What is meant by polar fleece?
Polar fleece is a soft napped insulating fabric made from polyester.
Is polar fleece a knit?
The knitted fabric is produced with knitting machine, where yarn is formed in loops. As a result we obtain much more elastic material, stretchable in both directions. According to this criterion polar fleece produced in BIRUNA is definitely a knitted fabric.
What is another name for polar fleece?
Other names for this fabric are “Polar Wool,” “Vega Wool,” or “Velo Wools.” Despite names suggesting the product is made of natural material, polar fleece is 100% polyethylene terephthalate.
How thick is polar fleece?
It comes in different thicknesses, which are measured as a weight in grams per square meter. The most common Polar Fleece weights are 100, 200, and 300, with 300 being the heaviest and warmest of the bunch.
What is the difference between fleece and polar fleece?
If you see an article of clothing labeled simply as “fleece,” it is more than likely made from polar fleece. Polar fleece is incredibly warm and comes in different thicknesses. But the thicker it is, the stiffer it is as well. However, polar fleece repels water well and dries quickly if it does get soaking wet.
Can you knit fleece?
CUT-AND-SEW: Although it is a knit fabric, Polar Fleece is heat set, so it will not unravel like handknit fabric does (or like woven cloth does, either). This means (frabulous day!) that you can cut it and sew it without having to worry about hemming it.
How do you put fleece on the back of a crochet blanket?
Lay the crochet project you want to join the fleece to face down. Lay the fleece project on top of the crochet project face up. Lift up the two panels together as if they are one and the crochet project should be facing towards you. Insert hook using the same size hook you were crocheting your project.
Is there a difference between fleece and polar fleece?