What Is Pique Fabric?

Tecido Piquet

Pique fabric is normally circular knitted fabric, and the material could be either natural fiber or synthetic fiber.
The surface of the pique is like a honeycomb, which is more breathable, moisture-permeable, dry and more washable than ordinary plain weaved fabrics. Because of its special texture, it is easy to identify, pique fabric is also could be called “PK” fabric.

Features

1. Breathable and durable. Keep you dry in summer.
2. High sweat absorption rate, high color fastness:

it is not easy to deform after absorbing sweat, and color is not easy to fade after washing. It is generally used to make T-shirts, sportswear, etc.
3. Stiffness: The pique could be stiff or soft. (some big brand uses pique for the neckline of their polo shirt).
4. Good Air and moisture permeability: Even in the summer, it can give a gentle touch and comfortable feeling.

Pique fabrics available in different materials like:

1. 100% cotton
2. Cotton/Polyester blend

3. Cotton blends

4. Polyester blends

5. 100% polyester

Common Uses

Polo shirts

T-shirts

Bed Linens

Golf Shirts