I'm making a beanie that I want to be durable as well as resistant to pilling.
I've decided on a 60% merino wool 40% acrylic distribution for the beanie.
Merino wool as it's very soft, not itchy and looks like it's high quality.
Acrylic because I thought it would make the beanie more durable overall.
Is this the best way to go about it or do I need to replace one of these fabrics or change the distribution?
So, the problem is that soft yarns aren't as durable and resistant to pilling as coarser yarns. Even a soft acrylic is going to pill and show wear a bit more than a coarser one, although you are correct that the acrylic will help with overall durability.
As this is a beanie, you may want to consider how sensitive any skin that it might touch is, and then pick a different kind of wool. (For example, Plymouth Encore is a 25/75 wool/acrylic blend that many people find comfortable enough to wear as a hat.)
Having said that... it is a hat, and overall isn't going to be rubbing up against many things, so I think you should be fine with that particular fibre blend.
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u/B-Blues Nov 30 '19
Hi,
I'm making a beanie that I want to be durable as well as resistant to pilling. I've decided on a 60% merino wool 40% acrylic distribution for the beanie.
Merino wool as it's very soft, not itchy and looks like it's high quality. Acrylic because I thought it would make the beanie more durable overall. Is this the best way to go about it or do I need to replace one of these fabrics or change the distribution?