--- title: "Polyester Interlock | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A double-knit polyester with a smooth, stable face on both sides. It takes sublimation and screen prints cleanly and keeps its shape, so it is used for…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-interlock/ language: en-US updated: 2026-09-26T07:01:59+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/interlock-polyester.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/polyester-interlock.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/interlock-poliester.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # Polyester Interlock A double-knit polyester with a smooth, stable face on both sides. It takes sublimation and screen prints cleanly and keeps its shape, so it is used for printed balaclavas, neck gaiters and caps. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All polyester & recycled polyester fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/polyester-recycled-polyester/) Updated 26 September 2026 ![Close-up of bright-red polyester interlock with fine, even stitches](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-interlock-bright-red-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Bright-red polyester interlock swatch with one corner folded back](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-interlock-bright-red-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-interlock-bright-red-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** Interlock **Knit** Weft knit, interlock (double knit) **Usual composition** Usually 100% polyester. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Smooth, stable, slightly firm **Season** All year **Warmth** Moderate **Breathability** High **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** High **Durability** Very high General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** In our polyester range for printed and plain products Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote Options to ask for: Brushed finish · Peached finish · With spandex (stretch) (confirmed with your quote) **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Suitable - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first Screen printing on polyester needs low-bleed inks so dark fabric dye does not migrate into the print. 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 fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. 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It generally performs much like virgin polyester: quick-drying, durable… - ![Close-up of white polyester single jersey with fine knitted stitch columns](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-jersey-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Jersey](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-jersey/) A light single-knit polyester with a smooth face. It dries fast, takes sublimation in full colour and is… - ![Close-up of charcoal heavy double-knit polyester with a dense, smooth face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/heavy-double-knit-polyester-charcoal-grey-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Heavy Double-Knit Polyester](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/heavy-double-knit-polyester/) A thick, firm double knit, heavier than interlock, with a smooth face on both sides and good body,… - ![Close-up of teal polyester microfiber knit with a smooth, soft surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-microfiber-knit-teal-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Microfiber Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-microfiber-knit/) A fine knit made from very thin polyester filaments. It feels smooth and soft, drapes well and shows…