Pique Material Fabric: A Blend of Comfort & Style
Understanding
Kindly Guide for Industry Professionals
When you’re in the business of creating quality garments, understanding your materials is essential. Pique fabric, also known as marcella or piqué, represents one of the textile industry’s most versatile and enduring innovations. As you explore fabric options for your brand or design projects, pique deserves special attention for its unique properties and wide-ranging applications.
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When you handle pique fabric, you’ll notice it has more substance and structure than many other cotton textiles. This gives garments made from pique a more polished, professional appearance while maintaining comfort—a combination that’s difficult to achieve with many other fabrics.
Pique Material for Polo Shirts
When you’re in the business of manufacturing polo shirts, your fabric choice can make or break your product line. Pique fabric has established itself as the industry standard for quality polo shirts, and for good reason.
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- Professional appearance: The textured surface gives polo shirts a more refined, upscale look compared to jersey or interlock knits
- Structural integrity: Pique holds its shape better throughout the day, maintaining a crisp, professional appearance
- Versatility: Suitable for both casual and semi-formal settings, expanding your market reach
- Brand perception: Consumers associate pique with quality polo shirts, enhancing your product positioning
- Embroidery compatibility: The fabric’s structure provides an excellent base for logos and embellishments
For your brand, these qualities translate directly to customer satisfaction and product longevity—two factors that drive repeat business and brand loyalty.
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190gsm 40s 45%cotton 50%polyester 5% spandex pique fabric
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210gsm 32s 60%cotton 40%polyester single yarn pique fabric
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170gsm 40s cotton 95% cottton 5% spandex single yarn pique fabric
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175gsm 40s 60%polyester 40%cotton single yarn pique fabric
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200gsm 40s 70%cotton 27%polyester 3%spandex pique fabric
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220gsm 40s 62%cotton 38%polyester double yarn pique fabric
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190gsm 40s polyester cotton stretch pique fabric
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190gsm 40s poly cotton spandex pique fabric
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210gsm 26s 100%cotton single yarn pique fabric
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220gsm 40s 70%cotton 30%polyester double yarn pique fabric
What to Look for When Sourcing High-Quality Pique
- Consistent texture pattern: High-quality pique displays uniform raised patterns throughout the fabric with no irregularities in the weave
- Even color distribution: Premium pique maintains consistent coloration across the entire fabric surface
- Clean finishing: Examine edges for proper finishing without loose threads or unraveling
- Appropriate weight: Quality pique should have substance without being overly heavy—typically between 180-240 gsm depending on the application
- Smooth hand feel: Despite its texture, quality pique should feel relatively smooth to the touch, not rough or abrasive
Thread Count and Material Composition Considerations
The composition of pique fabric significantly impacts its performance, feel, and durability. As you evaluate options for your product line, consider these composition factors:
Cotton Content:
- 100% cotton pique offers maximum breathability and a premium hand feel
- Combed cotton removes short fibers, resulting in a cleaner, stronger fabric with less pilling
Synthetic and Blend Options:
- Polyester content (typically 35-50%) improves wrinkle resistance and color retention
- Elastane additions (2-5%) provide stretch recovery for performance applications
Factors Affecting Pricing
Multiple variables influence the cost of pique fabric. Understanding these factors helps you anticipate price variations and identify opportunities for cost optimization:
Material Quality:
- Fiber length (longer staples command premium prices)
- Yarn count (finer yarns increase costs)
- Combed vs. carded cotton (combed commands higher prices)
- Organic certification (adds 20-40% to base price)
Manufacturing Variables:
- Country of origin (labor and regulatory costs vary significantly)
- Production scale (larger runs reduce per-yard costs)
- Manufacturing technology (modern equipment may produce at lower costs)
- Energy costs in production region
Market Factors:
- Raw material commodity prices (especially cotton)
- Seasonal demand fluctuations
- Currency exchange rates for imported fabrics
- Shipping costs and fuel surcharges
- Trade policies and tariffs
Order Specifications:
- Order quantity (volume discounts)
- Color requirements (standard vs. custom dyeing)
- Finishing treatments requested
- Testing and certification requirements
By understanding these variables, you can better anticipate price changes and identify which factors might be negotiable with your suppliers.