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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.

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Chenille Yarn: burgundy chenille 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 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.

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Can also be made with this yarn

The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this yarn to order.

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