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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.

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Close-up of teal polyester microfiber knit with a smooth, soft 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
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.

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