--- title: "Acrylic/Wool Blend Knit | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "Acrylic blended with wool, usually giving more warmth and a more natural hand than pure acrylic, at a lower cost and with easier care than pure wool. A…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-wool-blend-knit/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/tricot-melange-acrylique-laine.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/strick-acryl-wolle.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/punto-mezcla-acrilico-lana.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Wool · Acrylic # Acrylic/Wool Blend Knit Acrylic blended with wool, usually giving more warmth and a more natural hand than pure acrylic, at a lower cost and with easier care than pure wool. A common choice for beanies, scarves and knitted balaclavas. Reference specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All acrylic knits & yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/acrylic/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Close-up of heather-grey acrylic and wool blend jersey knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-wool-blend-knit-heather-grey-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Heather-grey acrylic and wool knit swatch with a folded corner](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-wool-blend-knit-heather-grey-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-wool-blend-knit-heather-grey-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Rib knit, Knitted from yarn **Knit** Knitted to shape (rib, cable or jersey stitch) **Usual composition** Acrylic and wool in varying ratios; the wool share sets warmth and price. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Soft with some wool crispness **Season** Winter **Warmth** High **Breathability** High **Stretch** High **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** High **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Not suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Made with this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Knitted Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/knitted/) - [Custom Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/) - [Custom Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/) - [Football Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/football-scarves/) - [Knitted Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/knitted-scarves/) - [Ski Accessories](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-accessories/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/beanies/) - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) - [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/) Journal ## Read more about this fabric - [Manufacturing & ProductionKnitted vs Cut-and-Sew Balaclavas: How Each Type Is MadeKnitted vs cut-and-sew balaclavas: how each is made, what “seamless” really means, flatlock seams under helmets, decoration options and how to choose.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/knitted-vs-cut-and-sew-balaclavas/) - [Private Label & OEM · 5 min readHow to Start a Private Label Beanie Line: From Brief to DeliveryPrivate label beanies step by step: choosing categories, the brief, samples, MOQ of 50 per design, labels, lead times, payment terms and reorders.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/private-label-beanie-line/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Merino & Wool Yarn Knit: close-up of oatmeal merino wool knit with clearly visible stitches](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/merino-wool-yarn-knit-oatmeal-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Merino & Wool Yarn Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/merino-wool-yarn-knit/) Wool or merino yarn knitted directly into the product, as in beanies, scarves and knitted balaclavas. Warm, breathable… - ![Close-up of navy acrylic 2x2 rib knit with raised ribs](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-rib-knit-navy-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Acrylic Rib Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-rib-knit/) Acrylic yarn knitted in a rib that stretches and springs back, which is what lets a beanie or… - ![Wool/Acrylic Sock Yarn: two unlabelled cones of burgundy wool and acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wool-acrylic-sock-yarn-burgundy-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Wool/Acrylic Sock Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/wool-acrylic-sock-yarn/) Wool blended with acrylic: warm, bulky and colourful at a lower price than pure merino. A good choice… - ![Two unlabelled cones of bright orange acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-sock-yarn-bright-orange-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Acrylic Sock Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-sock-yarn/) A soft, bulky synthetic yarn with a wide colour range and easy care. Used for bright pattern socks,…