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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.

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Acrylic Yarn: royal-blue 100% acrylic knitting yarn on a plain grey surface
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (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.

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Can also be made with this yarn

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