--- title: "Acrylic Yarn | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A synthetic yarn that looks and feels like wool: soft, light, warm and can be dyed in almost any colour. It keeps its shape, washes easily and costs less…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-acrylique.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/acrylgarn.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-acrilico.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Acrylic # Acrylic Yarn A synthetic yarn that looks and feels like wool: soft, light, warm and can be dyed in almost any colour. It keeps its shape, washes easily and costs less than natural fibres, which makes it one of the most common yarns for custom beanies and knitted balaclavas. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All knitting yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/knitting-yarns/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Acrylic Yarn: royal-blue 100% acrylic knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-yarn-royal-blue-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Acrylic Yarn: close-up of a knitted swatch in royal-blue 100% acrylic knitting yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-yarn-royal-blue-swatch-300x200.webp) Knitted swatch: how this yarn looks as a knit.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-yarn-royal-blue-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** Knitted from yarn **Knit** Spun yarn, knitted on flat or circular knitting machines **Usual composition** Usually 100% acrylic; anti-pilling acrylic is a common upgrade. **Weight class** Light to heavy (varies) **Feel** Soft and light, wool-like; can pill with friction **Season** Winter, Spring / autumn **Warmth** High **Breathability** Moderate **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** Low **Quick drying** High **Softness** High **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Offered for our knitted beanies, balaclavas and scarves Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - 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 Logos are usually knitted in (jacquard) or added as embroidery, a woven label or a patch; flat prints do not sit well on a knit. 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 yarn Made with this yarn Can also be made with this yarn The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this yarn 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/) - [Cuffed & Logo Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/cuffed-logo-beanies/) - [Jacquard & Graphic Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/jacquard-graphic-beanies/) - [Pom-Pom & Winter Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/pom-pom-winter-beanies/) - [Sports & Performance Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/sports-performance-beanies/) - [Streetwear Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/streetwear-beanies/) - [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 & ProductionHow a Beanie Is Made: From Yarn to Finished HatHow a beanie is made, step by step: yarn and gauge, knitting to shape, closing the crown, cuffs, linings, pom-poms, logos, steaming and quality checks.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/how-a-beanie-is-made/) - [Product Guides & Comparisons · 7 min readCustom Football Scarves: Sizes, Knits, MOQ and Timing for ClubsCustom football scarves explained: sizes, single vs double-layer jacquard, bar and printed fan scarves, crest rights, MOQ and lead times for clubs.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/football-scarf-guide/) - [Private Label & OEM · 4 min readCustom Beanie Prices: What Decides the Cost per PieceCustom beanie prices explained: yarn, knit, trims, logo method, set-up costs and quantity tiers, with real per-piece examples from 50 pieces.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/custom-beanie-price-guide/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Wool Blend Yarn: forest-green wool blend knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wool-blend-yarn-forest-green-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Wool Blend Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/wool-blend-yarn/) Wool blended with acrylic or nylon: it keeps much of wool's warmth and natural feel while adding strength,… - ![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… - ![Cotton Yarn: off-white combed cotton knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cotton-yarn-off-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Cotton Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/cotton-yarn/) A soft, breathable natural yarn that is usually not itchy. It is cooler and less elastic than wool… - ![Organic Cotton Yarn: natural undyed ecru organic cotton knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/organic-cotton-yarn-natural-undyed-ecru-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Organic Cotton Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/organic-cotton-yarn/) Cotton yarn spun from cotton grown under organic farming rules, without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. It knits and…