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Pique knit
Pique knit has a raised geometric texture (waffle or honeycomb pattern) that gives the fabric breathability and visual depth. The standard substrate for polo shirts, golf apparel, and tennis wear. Polyester pique takes sublimation cleanly while still showing the texture — the print becomes part of the waffle pattern.
Composition: 100% Polyester (or cotton blend)
Composition
100% Polyester (or cotton blend)
Weight
180-220 gsm
Width / Spec
Width 150-180cm, textured knit
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is pique knit?
Pique knit has a raised geometric texture (waffle or honeycomb pattern) that gives the fabric breathability and visual depth. The standard substrate for polo shirts, golf apparel, and tennis wear. Polyester pique takes sublimation cleanly while still showing the texture — the print becomes part of the waffle pattern.
Pique knit with raised waffle/honeycomb texture. Standard for polo shirts and golf apparel. We work with pique knit daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need polyester, knit, pique applications or are sourcing pique knit for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
- Raised waffle/honeycomb knit texture100% polyester or poly-cotton available180-220 gsm — mid-weightBreathable due to texture channelsVivid sublimation prints on textured surfaceHolds shape and structure for collared garments
Compatible print methods
How we print on pique knit.
Dye-sublimationDTF (direct-to-film)Screen printingEmbroidery
Pique knit is dye-sublimation-friendly, meaning we can print photo-quality all-over graphics edge-to-edge. The print becomes part of the fiber — it won't crack, peel, or fade. For other substrates in your project, we offer DTF and screen-print as fallback options.
Best for
What we make with pique knit.
Polo shirts and golf apparelTennis and country club wearCorporate and team uniformsSchool uniforms
Care instructions
How to care for pique knit.
- ✓Machine wash warm
- ✓Tumble dry low
- ✓Iron inside out on low
- ✓Avoid chlorine bleach
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
polyesterknitpiquewafflemidweightpolossportsweargolfsublimation-friendlycasualeveryday
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FAQ
Common questions about pique knit.
Is pique knit just for polos?
Pique is most common in polos, but it works for any garment where you want a textured, breathable, structured knit — dress shirts, vests, summer sweaters, and lightweight layering pieces.
Ready to order pique knit?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.