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Yarn
​ vs.
Characteristics 
Wool
Acrylic
Polycotton
​Stretch Nylon
Textured Polyester
Cotton
Warm when wet
Yes
Ok
No
No
No
No
Elastic Recovery
Medium good
Some
Poor
Best
Good
Poor
Washable​
Not unless shrink proofed
Yes
Yes
Yes
​Yes
Yes
Dry Clean Recommended
Yes
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
Ok
Yarn Strength
Medium
High
Medium
High
High
Lowest
Spun Yarn
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Filament Yarn
No
No
No
Yes
​Yes
No
Drys Fast
Medium​
Fast
Slow
Medium fast
Fast
Slow
Moisture Management
Damp, but warm
Damp
Wet, clammy
Damp
Damp
Wet, clammy
Blend with Spandex
Not normally needed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fire Retardant
Best of non treated
No
No
No
No
No
Multiple Weight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hand Soft
Only Merino
Yes
Medium
Yes
Poor
Medium good
Cost 
$$$$
$
$$$
$$
$
$$
Value
​Wool
​Acrylic
​Polycotton
​Stretch Nylon
Textured Polyester
Cotton

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Hours

M-F: 7am - 5pm

Telephone

 Phone: 651-770-4060        Fax: 651-770-4092

Email

paul@akmknit.com
  • Home
  • General Overview
    • Yarn Types
    • Patterns
    • Lettering
    • Colors
    • Logos
  • Products
    • Jackets
    • Sports Uniforms
    • Polo and Golf Shirts
    • Outerwear
    • Blankets
    • Specialty Products
  • Order Forms
    • Jacquard
    • Braid
  • Specials
  • History
  • Help
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ