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Merino/Nylon Sock Yarn

Fine merino wool blended with nylon for strength and elastane for stretch. Warm and soft, and wool tends to resist odour, so it is a popular yarn for hiking, winter and outdoor socks. Pure merino is too fragile for socks, so the nylon share matters.

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Merino/Nylon Sock Yarn: two unlabelled cones of heather grey merino wool and nylon sock yarn
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
Rib knit, Terry loop
Knit
Yarn for weft-knitted socks (rib and terry loop)
Usual composition
Merino wool with nylon (polyamide) and a small share of elastane.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Soft, warm even when damp; tends to resist odour
Season
Winter, Spring / autumn
Warmth
Very high
Breathability
High
Stretch
High
Moisture management
Very high
Quick drying
Moderate
Softness
High
Durability
High

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Availability
Used in our merino hiking and winter socks; the merino share is set per style

Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.

  • Recycled version: ask with your quote
Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Test first
  • Screen printing Test first
  • Sublimation printing Test first
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Knitted-in jacquard Suitable
  • Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable

Sock designs are knitted in by jacquard, so logos and patterns are part of the fabric rather than printed on. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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