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Polyester Microfleece

A fine, low-pile polyester fleece, often with an anti-pilling finish. Warm for its weight, quick-drying and not bulky, which is why it is common in balaclavas, neck warmers, helmet liners and ski layers.

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Close-up of black polyester microfleece with a fine, short pile
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
Microfleece
Knit
Weft knit, brushed on one or both sides, sheared to a short pile
Usual composition
Usually 100% polyester; recycled polyester versions are common.
Weight class
Lightweight
Feel
Thin, dense, velvety pile
Common finishes
Brushed, Anti-pilling
Season
Winter, Spring / autumn
Warmth
High
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
Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Suitable
  • Screen printing Test first
  • Sublimation printing Test first
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Suitable
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable
  • Leather-style patch Suitable

Pile softens fine print detail; heat-applied methods need low temperatures on polyester fleece. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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