Custom scarves are great gifts for your team, employees, or customers. They put your logo out in public and help inspire a sense of unity among team members. But the first step in buying custom scarves is determining the materials you want to use.
You’ll find custom scarves available in a variety of different fabrics and price points. Most custom scarves are made with blends of acrylic and polyester, but you’ll also find custom scarves made with cotton, fleece, or wool.
When you choose Diehard custom scarves with logo, you get a wide variety of different scarf materials to choose from. We’ll walk you through all your options below to help you decide which scarf material is right for you.
Whatever your needs and whatever your design, Diehard can help you create custom scarves your recipients will love. Get in touch today for one-on-one support!
How Scarf Materials Influence the Final Product
Whether you’re planning a bulk giveaway or building a retail-quality item, the scarf material determines not only warmth and softness but also how your logo appears, how long the scarf will last, and what kind of impression it leaves. It influences cost, too. Here’s why you need to carefully consider your options before you start customizing your scarves.
Feel, Fit, and Function
The way a scarf feels influences how often someone wears it, how long they keep it, and whether it ends up in their closet or the bottom of a drawer.
The right material ensures the scarf hangs properly, moves well, and feels good against the skin. It can be the difference between something worn with pride and something tossed aside for team merch, client gifts, or brand giveaways.
For instance, an acrylic or acrylic polyester blend are soft, warm choices for wintertime wear. On the other hand, you’d go with a lightweight polyester scarf for more versatility in warm climates.
Durability and Longevity
You obviously want your scarf to hold up over time if it’s representing your brand. Material quality affects whether your design stays intact after a few washes, whether the scarf stretches or pills, and how long it maintains its shape.
To some extent, durability and longevity is influenced by the brand you work with to customize your scarves. We’ll talk more about this later, but partnering with a reputable manufacturer helps ensure your scarves stand the test of time.
Still, be aware that certain materials are stronger and more dependable than others - like acrylic and polyester. These are a great choice for regular wear, wash after wash.
Print and Color Clarity
What kind of imagery do you want on your custom scarves? This impacts the material you choose, as not every fabric supports the same types of print or quality. The clarity and vibrancy of your logo, text, or pattern will depend largely on the fabric underneath it.
Polyester is by far the best choice for complex, multi-colored graphics or photographic imagery. Dye-sublimation printing bonds the ink directly to polyester fibers for brilliant logos and detailed designs that pop.
Acrylic blends are good for knitted, woven, or printed logos. They absorb dye well, Both acrylic and their texture also makes embroidered or knitted crests, emblems, and logos stand out well.
The Cost Conversation
Material selection is one of the biggest factors in determining the cost of your custom scarf - but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise. The goal is to balance visual appeal, usability, and perceived value within your budget.
A cost-effective scarf can still feel premium with the right construction and application. Likewise, a higher-end material might be the right move for corporate gifting or limited-run merch.
What are the Different Scarf Materials You Can Choose From?
Diehard Custom has materials suited for every purpose. Each can be used to create a great showcase for your brand, school, team, or event. The best materials for scarves will depend on your price point, your target recipients, and your design demands.
Acrylic
Soft, warm acrylic scarves feel like wool. They’re great for knitted, embroidered or dyed logos, so they’re one of the most versatile scarf materials. Our Champions Knit Custom Scarf and Classic Knit Custom Scarf are made with 100% acrylic.
Acrylic scarves hold their shape and color through repeated wear, which makes them a good choice for sports fans. We use a polyester and acrylic blend for many of our scarves.
Acrylic scarves come in at different price points. Affordable acrylic scarves are durable and attractive, but very reasonably priced for bulk purchases. More premium acrylic scarves are great for sophisticated giveaways or sale items.
Polyester
Lightweight, quick-drying polyester scarves are a cost-effective way to send a custom message to employees or team members. Our Sleekprint Premium and HD Woven scarves use a blend of acrylic and polyester.
Polyester’s feel depends on its weave. Lightweight polyester weaves have a silky feel and an attractive drape. Heavier weaves can mimic cotton or wool.
Polyester is also very strong. Textile makers blend polyester with other fabrics to give it additional durability. A polyester blend can increase the lifespan of many more delicate fabrics like cotton.
Cotton Blends
Cotton blend scarves are well-suited for year-round use. A custom cotton scarf with your organization’s logo is a great gift to valued clients and employees. Cotton absorbs dye well and is a good choice for embroidered or knitted crests, emblems, and logos.
Fleece
Fleece scarves are best suited for embroidery and appliqué patches. Wool and wool-like blends are good for embroidery and also for jacquard designs that integrate your logo or pattern into the fabric.
Wool and Wool-Like Blends
Soft, warm wool has a luxurious feel. Wool blends have a similar tactile feel but are less expensive and easier to care for. But both can trigger itching and rashes in many people.
Wool scarves require hand washing or dry cleaning. Wool-like blends and cotton blends often require specialized care, while polyester and acrylic scarves can handle machine washing with ease.
More Things to Consider in Customizing the Perfect Scarves
Choosing your scarf materials is just one part of designing your custom scarf. How do you want your design rendered, and what is your budget? Who is the target audience? When and where will they be wearing your Diehard Custom scarf?
Design Method: Knit vs Printed vs Sublimated
Knitted designs integrate your logo, patterns, or text directly into the fabric. We frequently create knitted designs for schools, universities, clubs, and corporations. We offer several knit scarf options, including our Classic Knit Custom Scarf and Champions Knit USA Custom Scarf.
Printing is a good way to apply solid logos, graphics, and Pantone-matched colors. Printed cotton blend or polyester scarves are a great choice for larger runs. We use printing for our Sleekprint Custom scarves.
Sublimation printing infuses dye directly to the fibers. Sublimated scarves have vibrant, edge-to-edge artwork that doesn’t crack or peel.
Intended Use Case (Event Giveaways, Team Merch, or Retail)
Polyester, acrylic, or mini scarves are the most cost-effective option for big giveaways. Focus on bright colors and simple designs that emphasize the event name, date, or slogan.
Looking for team merchandise? Knitted acrylic or fleece scarves in team colors are a popular choice. They’re durable, functional, and offer a great price-to-value ratio.
You want a higher perceived value for scarves intended for retail or as premium corporate or fundraising gifts. For these scarves, invest in wool, cotton blends, or silk-like finished polyesters with tasteful embroidery.
Season and Climate
Wool, fleece, and heavier knit acrylics keep you warm during autumn and winter events. Choose lightweight acrylics, cotton blends, or polyesters in milder climates. Pick lightweight polyester or cotton blends for summer gatherings or events in warm climates.
Balancing Cost and Presentation
Make sure that your scarf’s quality and appearance aligns with your brand image. More importantly, make sure that it impresses your recipients.
For sale items or high-value customer gifts, spending a little bit more for a thicker scarf with a better look and feel is well worth the extra expense. The perceived value of premium custom scarves can be much higher than the amount of extra money you invested in them.
We can suggest the combinations to achieve your goals within your budget range. You don’t have to spend a lot of money for quality custom scarves.
Finding the Right Custom Scarf Provider
Ordering custom scarves can be intimidating. There are lots of movingparts and keeping track of the process as it goes from initial consultation to delivery can be confusing. You need a custom scarf provider who will work with you every step of the way and keep you in the loop.
There’s nothing worse than hiring a flaky, unreliable custom scarf provider. Everything is going well with your upcoming event, then your scarf vendor leaves you in the lurch. Make sure you choose a scarf provider who has an established track record.
Your custom scarf reflects on your organization. You don’t want to give away a scarf that gets your team colors wrong or messes up your company logo. Make sure you hire a custom scarf provider who delivers quality products and who provides samples you can approve.
Many companies wind up with piles of excess custom scarves they ordered simply to reach their provider’s minimum order. Look for a company that offers a reasonable minimum order quantity, so you can purchase enough scarves without having to order too many.
Bring Your Custom Scarf Vision to Life at Diehard Custom Today!
You don’t have to learn how to make your own scarf. Diehard Custom can help you create beautiful custom scarves that will showcase your team or brand and leave the recipients smiling. Get in touch and you’ll have a box of scarves on your doorstep within 3-4 weeks!
With a minimum order of just 25 pieces, our custom scarves are accessible to organizations of every size. You can choose from a variety of styles or request a custom design. Upload your logo and our design experts will provide you with digital proofs
Diehard Custom has worked with major organizations like ESPN and top universities like Duke. But we’ve also provided custom merchandise to countless small businesses and custom soccer scarves to local clubs.
We make it easy for organizations of all sizes to create premium custom scarves. We offer low minimum orders and provide you with expert design support throughout the whole process. And we help first-timers create the perfect branded gifts and giveaways. Have questions? We’re happy to answer them. Whether you’re looking to create custom scarves for 25 or 25,000, Diehard Custom is there for you. We’re proud of our work and we have lots of happy repeat customers who love working with us.
Final Words on the Best Materials for Scarves
Choosing the right material is the first step in creating the perfect custom scarf for your team or organization, so it’s not something you should take lightly. Think about your budget, recipients, and design. Your choice in materials will influence whether you go for a knitted, woven, or printed logo.
Whether you want a warm winter scarf that can keep you cozy in the bleachers or a summer scarf that shows off your logo at outdoor events, Diehard Custom has you covered. We’ll help you create the scarves you want when you want them, without excuses or runarounds.
Send us your logo or design, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our team will work with you to create the perfect custom scarf. Take the next step today.