--- title: "Recycled Polyester Yarn | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "Polyester yarn spun from recycled material, usually post-consumer PET bottles. It knits and performs much like virgin polyester; the recycled share, and…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/recycled-polyester-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-polyester-recycle.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/recyceltes-polyestergarn.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-de-poliester-reciclado.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Recycled polyester (RPET) # Recycled Polyester Yarn Polyester yarn spun from recycled material, usually post-consumer PET bottles. It knits and performs much like virgin polyester; the recycled share, and any certificate, has to be documented by the spinner for each order. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All knitting yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/knitting-yarns/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Recycled Polyester Yarn: light heather-grey recycled polyester knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/recycled-polyester-yarn-light-heather-grey-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Recycled Polyester Yarn: close-up of a knitted swatch in light heather-grey recycled polyester knitting yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/recycled-polyester-yarn-light-heather-grey-swatch-300x200.webp) Knitted swatch: how this yarn looks as a knit.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/recycled-polyester-yarn-light-heather-grey-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** Knitted from yarn **Knit** Spun yarn, knitted on flat or circular knitting machines **Usual composition** Recycled polyester, sometimes blended with virgin polyester; the recycled share varies by spinner. **Weight class** Light to heavy (varies) **Feel** Same as the equivalent virgin polyester yarn **Season** Spring / autumn, All year **Warmth** Moderate **Breathability** Moderate **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** Moderate **Durability** Very high General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Offered for our knitted beanies, balaclavas and scarves Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - The recycled share and any GRS or RCS claim are confirmed only with the spinner's certificates for your order. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Logos are usually knitted in (jacquard) or added as embroidery, a woven label or a patch; flat prints do not sit well on a knit. 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 yarn Can also be made with this yarn The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this yarn to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Knitted Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/knitted/) - [Custom Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/) - [Cuffed & Logo Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/cuffed-logo-beanies/) - [Jacquard & Graphic Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/jacquard-graphic-beanies/) - [Sports & Performance Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/sports-performance-beanies/) - [Streetwear Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/streetwear-beanies/) - [Football Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/football-scarves/) - [Knitted Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/knitted-scarves/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/beanies/) - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) Journal ## Read more about this fabric - [Private Label & OEM · 4 min readCustom Beanie Prices: What Decides the Cost per PieceCustom beanie prices explained: yarn, knit, trims, logo method, set-up costs and quantity tiers, with real per-piece examples from 50 pieces.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/custom-beanie-price-guide/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Polyester Yarn: black spun polyester knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-yarn-black-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-yarn/) A strong synthetic yarn that keeps its colour, dries quickly and absorbs very little moisture. 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