Acrylic

Is acrylic a synthetic fibre? Acrylic is the abbreviation for polyacrylonitrile and is also known as polyacryl. The base material polyacrylonitrile is processed through chemical procedures to create the synthetic fibre acrylic. An advancement of this fibre is modacrylic, which exhibits an even softer and fluffier texture.

The fibre can be processed either in its pure form or as a blend with cotton or wool. When blended with other fibres, acrylic has an anti-felting effect.

Acrylic closely resembles wool in appearance and properties. The fabric is soft, skin-friendly, breathable, virtually wrinkle-free, and provides warmth. Additionally, it is highly resistant to light, making it suitable for various items, including headwear.

As the material does not tolerate heat well, textiles made of acrylic or containing acrylic should not be washed in the machine at temperatures hotter than 40 degrees and should only be air-dried.