BREATH WARM is a compact-spun thermal acrylic wool yarn for winter socks. Its 5% Merino wool gives the knitted sock a softer hand than plain acrylic, while the acrylic base supplies the warmth.
BREATH WARM is a thermal acrylic wool yarn for socks from VI-TEX. It blends 95% acrylic with 5% Merino wool in a 1/28 Nm single-ply count. We compact-spin it, so the yarn keeps a clean surface while it runs on the sock machine. It suits winter programs where plain acrylic feels too flat but sourcing still has to stay simple.
In winter sock work, trouble often starts at sampling. The first knit-down feels dry in the hand, and the shade is still waiting for sign-off. Each shade can start as a small trial lot, so you can test several colors before you commit to bulk.
How This Thermal Acrylic Wool Yarn Keeps Socks Warm and Soft
Acrylic does most of the work here. It is a light, wool-like synthetic with natural bulk. That bulk holds still air inside the yarn, so heat leaves the foot more slowly. Acrylic also dyes well with cationic dyes, which give bright shades and good depth for a winter palette.
The Merino share is small, so the yarn stays close to acrylic in cost. The knitted sample still feels softer and less dry than a basic acrylic version. That first touch often decides whether a buyer approves the sample, especially when several mills are compared side by side.
Compact Spinning and How the Yarn Runs on the Machine
Compact spinning uses airflow to condense the fiber bundle just before twisting. Fewer fiber ends stick out of the yarn, so hairiness drops and the surface looks cleaner. On a sock machine, this also means less fly building up around the feeders and clearer stitches in the finished fabric.
It also helps when your team judges hand feel and machine running in the same trial round. With a cleaner yarn, you can tell faster whether a fault comes from the yarn or the machine setting.
Thermal Acrylic Wool Yarn Specifications
Product name
BREATH WARM thermal acrylic wool yarn
Composition
95% acrylic / 5% Merino wool
Yarn count
1/28 Nm, single ply (about Ne 16.5 or 35.7 tex)
Spinning method
Compact spun
Main use
Winter socks and soft-touch thermal socks
Color options
Color card shades or custom colors
Lead time
Stock colors 1-2 days; custom production 3-15 days after order confirmation
Packing
25 kg per carton or plastic bag
Where This Thermal Acrylic Wool Yarn Fits Best
BREATH WARM fits sock ranges that need a softer hand than basic acrylic and a short development time. Typical uses include:
Winter socks that need a softer hand feel without a complicated sourcing plan
Thermal casual socks for seasonal retail lines
Soft-touch indoor socks
Private label winter sampling, when several shades go to the end customer before bulk approval
If price is the only concern, then a standard acrylic yarn may be enough. However, if the buyer also wants a softer hand and quick shade approval, this blend is the better place to start.
From Sample to Bulk Order
We keep the steps short, since winter programs rarely have time to spare.
Send us the end use, the target shade and your estimated quantity.
Pick a shade from our color card, or send a target swatch for a custom match.
Knit the sample or trial lot, then check the touch, the stitch look and how the yarn runs. Our guide to checking sock yarn quality before you buy lists the points worth testing at this stage.
Confirm the bulk quantity, packing method and shipping plan.
We start production as soon as you confirm the order.
Once you approve the shade, bulk production moves much faster than sampling. For this reason, we suggest locking colors early when your winter line runs on a fixed calendar.
FAQ About BREATH WARM Thermal Acrylic Wool Yarn
Is 1/28 Nm the same as 28S yarn?
No. 1/28 Nm is a single-ply yarn in the metric count system, which works out to about Ne 16.5. A “28S” label normally means Ne 28 in English cotton count, roughly Nm 47, so that yarn is much finer. Since the two labels look alike, check which count system a quote uses. Then match the count to your sock machine gauge.
Why is the wool portion Merino?
Merino is a fine wool. Its thinner fibers bend more easily against the skin, so they feel smoother and prickle less than coarser wool. Since wool makes up only 5% of this blend, a fine grade gets the most out of that small share.
Is BREATH WARM a heat-generating yarn?
No, it is a heat-retention yarn. Its warmth comes from acrylic bulk and wool crimp, because both hold still air close to the foot. If you need a yarn that releases heat as it absorbs moisture, see our WARMPLUS-R moisture-absorbing heat-generating yarn instead.
How does BREATH WARM compare with your 85/15 acrylic-wool yarn?
Both are wool-acrylic thermal yarns, but they serve different jobs. Our 85% acrylic 15% wool blended yarn is a ring-spun, high-bulk NM 28/2 two-ply yarn for sweaters and hand knitting. At the same length, it weighs about twice as much as BREATH WARM. BREATH WARM, on the other hand, is a single-ply, compact-spun yarn with Merino wool, made for sock knitting.
Should we choose carton or plastic bag packing?
Both options carry the same net weight per pack. Tell us how you plan to store and ship the yarn, so we can confirm the packing with the order.
