--- title: "Polyester Piqué | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A textured knit with a fine raised pattern, best known from polo shirts. The texture breathes well, hides wear and holds embroidery and sublimation, so…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-pique/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T02:05:39+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/pique-polyester.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/polyester-pique.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/pique-poliester.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # Polyester Piqué A textured knit with a fine raised pattern, best known from polo shirts. The texture breathes well, hides wear and holds embroidery and sublimation, so it suits sports caps, team headwear and printed balaclavas. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All polyester & recycled polyester fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/polyester-recycled-polyester/) Updated 9 October 2026 ![Close-up of sky-blue polyester piqué with a fine raised honeycomb texture](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-pique-sky-blue-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Sky-blue polyester piqué swatch with one corner folded back](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-pique-sky-blue-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-pique-sky-blue-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Piqué **Knit** Weft knit, piqué (textured honeycomb or diamond structure) **Usual composition** Usually 100% polyester, or polyester with a little elastane. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Textured, dry and crisp **Season** Spring / autumn, Summer, All year **Warmth** Low **Breathability** High **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** High **Softness** Moderate **Durability** Very high General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** In our polyester range for printed and plain products Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote Options to ask for: Moisture-wicking finish · With spandex (stretch) (confirmed with your quote) **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Test first - Sublimation printing Suitable - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first The raised texture can break up fine screen-printed lines; embroidery and sublimation sit well on it. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Printed Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/printed/) - [Sublimated Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/) - [Cartoon Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/cartoon-balaclavas/) - [Funny Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/funny-balaclavas/) - [Scary Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/scary-balaclavas/) - [Custom Caps & Hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/caps-hats/) - [Baseball & Dad Caps](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/caps-hats/baseball-dad-caps/) - [Trucker & Snapback Caps](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/caps-hats/trucker-snapback-caps/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom caps & hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/caps-hats/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Close-up of white polyester single jersey with fine knitted stitch columns](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-jersey-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Jersey](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-jersey/) A light single-knit polyester with a smooth face. It dries fast, takes sublimation in full colour and is… - ![Close-up of sky-blue bird's-eye mesh with tiny eyelets in a diagonal pattern](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/birds-eye-mesh-sky-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Bird’s-Eye Mesh](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/birds-eye-mesh/) A polyester knit with a pattern of tiny holes, named after its bird’s-eye look. It lets air through… - ![Close-up of bright-red polyester interlock with fine, even stitches](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-interlock-bright-red-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Interlock](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-interlock/) A double-knit polyester with a smooth, stable face on both sides. It takes sublimation and screen prints cleanly… - ![Close-up of charcoal heavy double-knit polyester with a dense, smooth face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/heavy-double-knit-polyester-charcoal-grey-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Heavy Double-Knit Polyester](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/heavy-double-knit-polyester/) A thick, firm double knit, heavier than interlock, with a smooth face on both sides and good body,…