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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.

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Close-up of sky-blue polyester piqué with a fine raised honeycomb texture
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (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.

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