Acrylic is very common in everyday life and can be used extensively, especially in hats. No matter what it is used for, people always ask for it. Why is acrylic fabric so popular? Apart from its advantages, is there a shortage of acrylic fabric? Today, we, Aung Crown, a trustworthy beanie manufacturer founded in 1998, will give a detailed introduction to the acrylic fabric.

Acrylic fabric is a fabric that has a pretty touch. The color of acrylic fabric is bright and the cost is quite low compared to wool fabric and pure cotton. What’s more, Acrylic fabric has its unique benefits over other fabrics – better recovery ability and not easy to deform. That’s why most carpets are made from Acrylic fabric and the reason that it’s called”artificial wool”.

What’s Acrylic Fabric?

Acrylic fabric is a synthetic fabric that is very close to wool in function and touch. The rebound rate of Acrylic fabric can reach 65% when stretching 20% to the original size. Acrylic fabric is fluffy, soft, and curly natural. Compared to wool fabric, Acrylic fabric is 15% higher than wool fabric in keeping warmth. That’s why Acrylic fabric is called ” synthetic wool”. The strength of Acrylic fabric is from 22.1 to 48.5 cN/dtex, 1 to 2.5 times stronger than wool fabric. Acrylic fabric features strong sun resistance.

Acrylic fabric is also called “artificial fabric”. Easy to dry, bright in color, sunlight resistant, naturally antimicrobial, soft, and bulky – no fear of insect infestation. Another advantage of Acrylic fabric is that it’s very easy to blend with other fabrics to gain a better function and performance. That’s why it’s so favored in the apparel industry, decoration, carpets, curtains, tapestries, etc.

IAcrylic fabric is almost everywhere in our daily life. Due to lots of properties, Acrylic fabric is widely applied for pillows, cushions, bed sheets, sofas, tablecloths, or clothing – durable & excellent in performance.

Pros of Acrylic Fabric

Acrylic fabric has many advantages – it doesn’t deform easily, is bright in color and soft to the touch, and is inexpensive, making it very suitable for everyday use. Here are the details.

1. Close to wool:

The function of acrylic fabric is very similar to wool’s, but acrylic fabric has better resilience than wool. When stretched to 20% of its original size, the rebound rate of acrylic fabric can be maintained at 65%.

1. Warmer than wool:

Acrylic fabric is warmer than wool in terms of retaining warmth, the appearance of acrylic fabric is fluffy and curly, which is very comfortable and soft to the touch. That’s why acrylic fabric is better than wool in keeping warmth and the name “synthetic wool”.

1. High sun resistance:

Acrylic fabric is great in sun resistance and is not afraid of sun explosion – not scary. The experiment data showed that items made of acrylic fabric have undergone a year of sun explosion, and their strengths only lowered by 20%. How practical and durable they are.

1. Excellent performance:

Generally speaking, products made of acrylic fabric are generally not afraid of acid attack, acid resistance, resistance to oxidants, and general organic solvents have very good performance.

Cons of Acrylic Fabric

Acrylic fabric is poor in alkalis resistance and moisture-wicking. So, please pay attention to washing detergent. The pyrolysis temperature of Acrylic fabric is from 190℃ to 230℃/374℉ to 446℉, please do not iron or wash over this range of temperature.

Application of Acrylic Fabric

1. The use of acrylic fabrics in everyday life is quite extensive and we often come into contact with them. For example, the fabric of sofas, cushions, pillows, bedding, tablecloths, some kitchen and bathroom items, and the clothes we wear are all made of acrylic.
2. Acrylic fabric can also be spun pure or blended with natural fibers for different uses. It is widely used in clothing and various decorative and industrial applications. Acrylic can be used to make yarns such as cotton sweaters, tracksuits, and knitted outerwear. It must be blended with wool or woven into blankets and carpets. Of course, it can also be blended with cotton, man-made fibers, or synthetic fibers to weave various textiles and home furnishings.