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Synthetic yarns are from man-made fibres. 100% synthetic or acrylic yarns are great for sensitive skin as they contain no plant or animal products, this makes them vegan friendly too. Shop our range of more than 20,000 products and get started on your new artistic journey with yarn. Benefits of Synthetic Yarn 100% acrylic yarn is great for vegan knits as well as being a budget friendly option to all. Acrylic knits are often a lot warmer than natural fibres as they are not as breathable. Acrylic and synthetic yarns are very easy to care for as they can generally be machine washed on a gentle cycle and are resistant to pilling. Synthetic yarns are very strong so are often blended with other natural fibres for added strength. Uses of Synthetic Yarn Synthetic yarns are a great option for beginner knits as they are budget friendly and often fairly grippy on the needles. They are also a good option for baby knits due to their easy care. Polyamide or nylon is often added to sock yarns to increase durability as these yarns need to withstand a lot of wear. Care of Synthetic Yarn Care of synthetic yarns is relatively easy, they can generally be machine washed. Synthetic yarns generally don't need blocking. If you do choose to block them, we recommend wet blocking as using an iron can cause the fibres to melt. Selecting the right yarn When selecting yarns it's important to be aware all yarns handle differently and will give varied textures and drape. This is why it's important to knit or crochet a gauge swatch. This allows you to both check the feel of the fabric and the needle size to use (again all knitters have a slightly different tension) If you need more help finding a yarn for your project, feel free to send us a message , and we’ll get back to you with our expert advice or even pop into your local store. FAQs What are the synthetic yarns? Synthetic yarns are man-made and are generally formed by extruding materials (often originating from petrochemicals) through spinner