--- title: "Polyester Pongee Shell | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A smooth, tightly woven polyester plain weave and one of the most common outer fabrics for ski jackets, pants and kids' ski wear. It takes a PU coating…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-pongee-shell/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/tissu-exterieur-pongee-polyester.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/polyester-pongee-oberstoff.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/tejido-exterior-pongee-poliester.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # Polyester Pongee Shell A smooth, tightly woven polyester plain weave and one of the most common outer fabrics for ski jackets, pants and kids' ski wear. It takes a PU coating or a laminated membrane for waterproofing and a water-repellent finish on the face, and prints and embroiders cleanly. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All shell & waterproof fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/shell-fabrics/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Polyester Pongee Shell: close-up of royal-blue polyester pongee with a fine dense plain weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-pongee-shell-royal-blue-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Polyester Pongee Shell: royal-blue pongee swatch with water droplets beading on the face](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-pongee-shell-royal-blue-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: water beading on the face, coated reverse at the corner.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-pongee-shell-royal-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** Woven, Plain weave (pongee, taffeta) **Knit** Woven, plain weave **Usual composition** Usually 100% polyester, with a water-repellent finish on the face. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Smooth, light and slightly crisp **Common finishes** Water-repellent, PU-coated **Season** Winter **Warmth** Low **Breathability** Moderate **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** Low **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** Moderate **Durability** High **Wind resistance** Very high **Water resistance** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Used for our ski jackets, pants and suits, PU-coated or laminated to a waterproof rating from 5,000 to 20,000 mm (5K–20K) Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Test first - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first On coated or laminated shells, embroidery pierces the waterproof layer: it goes where the lining covers it, or the logo is heat-transferred or applied as a patch. 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 Made with 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. 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