https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:39:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239416 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:55:31 +0000 Tanya 2239416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of the items I had with a significant amount of acrylic have disappointed me in their durability or feel or both.&nbsp; The only exceptions are some scarves.&nbsp; Thus, I avoid items with substantial content of acrylic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239410 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:45:39 +0000 Fern 2239410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I will check out the previous post. I must have missed it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239400 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:36:25 +0000 Carla 2239400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a lot of good advice when I asked a similar question last month. (I was considering a cashmere/acrylic blend scarf.) &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-cashmereacrylic-blend…and-are-there-any-‘good’-synthetics">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....‘good’</a><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239399 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:34:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2239399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you didn’t see Runcarla’s post about fibers a week or two ago, you might want to look it up. Lots of comments about acrylic on that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239398 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:29:58 +0000 Fern 2239398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems to me that there may be “good” acrylic and “bad” acrylic. I’ve thrifted a couple of acrylic sweaters that have not pilled but have also had bad experiences, mostly with newer items. Any textile experts who can weigh in on this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239397 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:24:53 +0000 Lesley 2239397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I love that emotion overrules all.</p> <p>Thanks for the insight! This makes me feel good about acrylic, because I do love how well it launders, I kind of love to be as warm as possible, and yes, I'm no stranger to natural fibers pilling too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239395 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:14:24 +0000 Angie 2239395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lesley,&nbsp;</b>I do not favour 100% acrylic knitwear because it seems to pill more easily. That said, A LOT of natural fibres can pill easily, and I've worn nice acrylic in the past. It's very soft, easy to launder, and inexpensive. Acrylic blends are absolutely fine.</p> <p>I ordered both Yorkie jumpers - 100% acrylic - because I am extremely emotional about Yorkies . These jumpers are SUCH a rare find! I haven't had a breathability challenge yet.</p> <p>The blue came yesterday - sooooo cute! VERY soft and cosy. But they sent the wrong size. It went back. I get the red on Monday. Will keep you posted.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239392 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:36:41 +0000 Star (Lise) 2239392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had some excellent acrylic blend sweaters, very soft, did not pill.&nbsp; I think when it is 100% acrylic it is not so good, can be itchy.&nbsp; Currently I have a cashmere/acrylic blend sweater that is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239391 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:18:31 +0000 Suz 2239391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like <b>Helena</b>. I avoid avoid avoid it in sweaters. It's strong and durable but in its softer versions can pill badly (not all acrylic fibres pill -- just the really soft ones) and it definitely makes me feel overheated. It's possible that a blend with a small amount could work but I've been disappointed enough times to steer completely clear of it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239390 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:52:46 +0000 Lesley 2239390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point! Which is why it might make for a cozy scarf but might be too much for a sweater. I guess I have to try and see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239388 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:44:54 +0000 Helena 2239388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Lesley, not Angie obviously, but I've been bumping into acrylic with every cozy sweater I see! I personally find it doesn't work for me because I don't find it breathes well at all, and since I am a bit sweat-inclined, this is not good! I have been wondering if a blend would be better ...</p> <p>Anyways, just my 2 cents on it, fwiw (probably about 2 cents ha!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-acrylic#post-2239382 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:30:20 +0000 Lesley 2239382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie! I saw you were grappling with whether to get an acrylic sweater and I want to know more about plusses and minuses to acrylic.&nbsp;</p> <p>I favor wool and cashmere, but I do have a thick acrylic scarf which is one of my softest and warmest, which has made me wonder if I should be more open to considering it.&nbsp; </p>