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title: "Merino/Polyester Blend | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava"
description: "Merino blended with polyester, usually so that it dries faster and costs less than pure merino while keeping some of wool's comfort."
url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/merino-polyester-blend/
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updated: 2026-10-21T15:04:50+00:00
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publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/)
---

Fabric · Polyester · Merino wool

# Merino/Polyester Blend

Merino blended with polyester, usually so that it dries faster and costs less than pure merino while keeping some of wool's comfort.

Reference specification

[Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All merino wool & wool blend fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/merino-wool-blends/)

Updated 21 October 2026

- **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**

Single jersey

**Knit**

Weft knit, single jersey

**Usual composition**

Merino and polyester in varying ratios.

**Weight class**

Midweight

**Feel**

Soft and light; dries faster than pure merino

**Warmth**

High

**Breathability**

High

**Stretch**

Moderate

**Moisture management**

Very high

**Quick drying**

High

**Softness**

High

**Durability**

High

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

### Mr Balaclava specification

Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote.

[Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/)

Where it is used

## Products made in this fabric

Product guides

- [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/)
- [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/)

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