Polyester Tufting Yarn
Colour that pops in the pile. Our Ultra-Vivid polyester yarn comes in 60 deeply saturated shades, from neon brights to soft pastels and deep darks, and it stays that way: colourfast under sunlight and everyday use. It feels soft in the finished pile, sheds little and feeds smoothly through cut and loop pile tufting guns, single or double strand. Easy for beginners, bold enough for statement rugs. Not sure about wool or polyester? Compare all tufting yarn.
60 Ultra-Vivid colours · about 500 m per 500 g cone · 990/3 tex, 3-ply · shipped from our EU warehouse · 14-day returns
When to choose polyester tufting yarn
- Bold, colour-heavy designs: the CDP fibre takes dye brightly, so neons and saturated shades stay vivid.
- Practice pieces and large designs: a lower price per cone than wool, so you can experiment and cover large areas freely.
- Rugs that need to stay clean: polyester absorbs very little moisture and won't attract moths or mildew.
- Beginners: consistent, forgiving and low-shed, feeding smoothly for an even pile.
- Want a natural fibre that keeps its shape for years? Choose wool tufting yarn.
Spec of Ultra-Vivid polyester yarn
- Fibre: 100% Cationic Dyeable Polyester (CDP), takes up dye more deeply than standard polyester, no animal fibres
- Yarn count: 3 Nm/3, 990/3 tex, 3-ply, core spun at 120 TPM
- Cone: 500 g, about 500 m, cardboard cone
- Properties: anti-pilling, anti-static, colourfast
- For cut pile and loop pile tufting guns, including the AK-V and AK-1N Duo
How much polyester yarn do I need?
Tufted double strand: a 30x30 cm piece takes about half a cone, 60x60 cm 2–2.5 cones, 90x90 cm 4–5 cones and 120x120 cm 6–8 cones. Polyester cones hold about 500 m, so plan slightly more cones than with wool for the same size. High pile uses 2 to 3 times more than low pile.
Polyester and wool in one rug
Polyester has a brighter, slightly glossier look and wool is more matte. Using both creates contrast between sections. Keep the pile height the same and test the combination on a small area first.
Polyester tufting yarn FAQ
How many metres are on a polyester cone?
About 500 m on every 500 g cone.
What is Ultra-Vivid polyester?
Our polyester yarn spun from Cationic Dyeable Polyester (CDP). It takes up dye more deeply than standard polyester, which gives saturated, clean colour in all 60 shades.
Is this acrylic yarn?
No. It is 100% polyester (CDP), with no acrylic and no animal fibres.
Does polyester tufting yarn fade?
Polyester holds dye exceptionally well and is more fade-resistant than most natural fibres. Avoid long stretches in direct sunlight to keep colours at their best.
Can I tuft polyester on a single strand?
Yes. At 990/3 tex it runs single or double strand in cut and loop pile tufting guns.
Is there a polyester colour card?
Yes, the polyester colour card holds a real sample of all 60 colours, so you can check every shade in your own light.
How do I clean a polyester rug?
Blot spills quickly, then spot-clean with lukewarm water and a little mild detergent and let it air-dry. Never machine wash a finished rug.