--- title: "Polyester Microfiber Knit | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A fine knit made from very thin polyester filaments. It feels smooth and soft, drapes well and shows sublimated prints in sharp detail, so it is a common…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-microfiber-knit/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T02:05:39+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/maille-microfibre-polyester.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/polyester-mikrofaser-strick.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/punto-microfibra-poliester.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # Polyester Microfiber Knit A fine knit made from very thin polyester filaments. It feels smooth and soft, drapes well and shows sublimated prints in sharp detail, so it is a common choice for printed balaclavas, neck gaiters and tube scarves. 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 9 October 2026 ![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-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Teal polyester microfiber knit swatch softly draped with a folded corner](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-microfiber-knit-teal-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-microfiber-knit-teal-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** Single jersey, Interlock **Knit** Weft knit (single jersey or interlock) from microfibre yarn **Usual composition** Usually 100% polyester microfibre; stretch versions add a little elastane. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Smooth, soft and fluid **Season** Spring / autumn, Summer, All year **Warmth** Low **Breathability** High **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** Very high **Durability** 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 · Moisture-wicking finish · With spandex (stretch) (confirmed with your quote) **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Suitable - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Test first - Rubber (PVC) patch Test first - Leather-style patch Not suitable Thin microfibre puckers under dense embroidery; small logos or a backing work better. 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 Made with 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 dries fast, takes sublimation in full colour and is… - ![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-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Interlock](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-interlock/) A double-knit polyester with a smooth, stable face on both sides. It takes sublimation and screen prints cleanly… - ![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 yellow stretch velvet with a dark brown printed curve, showing the soft short pile](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mrb-stretch-velvet-sublimated-closeup-768x432.webp) ### [Stretch Velvet (Knit Velour)](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/stretch-velvet/) A stretchy knit with a short, dense, soft pile on the face, also called knit velvet or velour.…