--- title: "Chenille Yarn | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A yarn built like a tiny velvet rope: short fibres are twisted between core threads so they stand out like a pile. It is very soft and plush, for chunky…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/chenille-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T21:10:25+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-chenille.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/chenillegarn.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-chenille.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Polyester · Acrylic # Chenille Yarn A yarn built like a tiny velvet rope: short fibres are twisted between core threads so they stand out like a pile. It is very soft and plush, for chunky beanies and cosy scarves; fibres are usually acrylic, polyester, cotton or viscose. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All knitting yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/knitting-yarns/) Updated 9 October 2026 ![Chenille Yarn: burgundy chenille knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chenille-yarn-burgundy-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Chenille Yarn: close-up of a knitted swatch in burgundy chenille knitting yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chenille-yarn-burgundy-swatch-300x200.webp) Knitted swatch: how this yarn looks as a knit.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chenille-yarn-burgundy-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 acrylic or polyester; cotton and viscose chenille also exist. **Weight class** Light to heavy (varies) **Feel** Velvety, plush and very soft; chunky **Season** Winter, Spring / autumn **Warmth** High **Breathability** Moderate **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** Low **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** Very high **Durability** Moderate 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 Not suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Not suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Test first - Rubber (PVC) patch Test first - Leather-style patch Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Test first - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable The plush pile hides detail: branding usually goes on a woven label or a leather-style patch. 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/) - [Pom-Pom & Winter Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/pom-pom-winter-beanies/) - [Streetwear Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/streetwear-beanies/) - [Knitted Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/knitted-scarves/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/beanies/) - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Mohair Yarn: dusty-pink mohair blend knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mohair-yarn-dusty-pink-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Mohair Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/mohair-yarn/) Yarn from the Angora goat, known for its lustre and fluffy halo. 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