A scarf has one job — trapping warm air against the neck — and two constraints: it touches the most sensitive skin on the body and it has to drape. That points to welsoft and sherpa for warmth without weight, polar fleece for value, and cotton or viscose knits for lightweight transitional scarves.
How do scarf fabrics compare?
| Fabric | Weight | Warmth | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsoft | 200-320 g/m² | High | Very soft, light, excellent drape |
| Sherpa / plush | 290-310 g/m² | Very high | Deep pile, bulky, premium look |
| Anti-pilling polar | 180-300 g/m² | High | Economical, no hemming needed |
| Cotton jersey | 160-220 g/m² | Low | Transitional seasons, breathable |
| Viscose blend knit | 180-240 g/m² | Low-medium | Best drape, fashion pieces |
Why is neck skin the deciding factor?
The neck reacts to fabric that ordinary garments would get away with. Two specifications follow from that: an anti-pilling finish, because loose fibre irritates and gets inhaled, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification on the dyed fabric. Coarse or poorly finished pile is the reason people stop wearing an otherwise good scarf.
Why do fleece scarves need no hem?
Polar fleece and welsoft do not fray, so a scarf can be cut and finished without hemming — or with a decorative fringe cut directly into the edge. For a volume product that removes an entire sewing operation, which is why fleece dominates the promotional and mass-market scarf trade.
Which scarf dimensions sell?
- Adult scarf: 25-30 cm × 160-180 cm
- Children's scarf: 18-20 cm × 100-120 cm
- Snood / infinity: 30 cm × 140 cm, joined
- Blanket scarf: 100-140 cm square, lighter weight for drape
What should manufacturers know?
Scarves are a high-yield product from a wide roll — check the fabric width against your cutting layout, since welsoft at 180 cm and sherpa at 160-170 cm give different piece counts. Minimum is 50 kg per colour; jacquard patterned pile requires 100 kg and 20-25 working days.
Altunkaya Tekstil produces welsoft, sherpa and anti-pilling polar for scarf and accessory manufacturers — min. 50 kg per colour, OEKO-TEX certified. WhatsApp: +90 536 304 67 29