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Waffle knit
Waffle knit has a distinctive grid texture (small squares that look like waffles) that traps air for warmth while still allowing breathability. The standard for thermal underwear, henley shirts, and lightweight layering pieces. Polyester waffle takes sublimation cleanly with the texture showing through the print.
Composition: 100% Polyester (or blend)
Composition
100% Polyester (or blend)
Weight
180-240 gsm
Width / Spec
Width 150-180cm, textured knit
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is waffle knit?
Waffle knit has a distinctive grid texture (small squares that look like waffles) that traps air for warmth while still allowing breathability. The standard for thermal underwear, henley shirts, and lightweight layering pieces. Polyester waffle takes sublimation cleanly with the texture showing through the print.
Waffle knit with grid texture. Traps warmth, breathable, classic for thermal and henley shirts. We work with waffle knit daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need polyester, knit, waffle applications or are sourcing waffle knit for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
- 100% polyester with grid texture180-240 gsm — mid-weightTraps air for warmth without bulkBreathable through texture channelsVivid sublimation prints (texture shows through)Soft against skin, no itch
Compatible print methods
How we print on waffle knit.
Dye-sublimationDTF (direct-to-film)Screen printingEmbroidery
Waffle 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 waffle knit.
Thermal underwear and base layersHenley shirtsLightweight layering piecesCasual long-sleeve tops
Care instructions
How to care for waffle knit.
- ✓Machine wash cold, gentle
- ✓Tumble dry low or hang dry
- ✓Do not iron on print
- ✓Avoid fabric softener
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
polyesterknitwafflethermalmidweightlayeringhenleysthermal-wearsublimation-friendlycasual
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FAQ
Common questions about waffle knit.
Is waffle knit warm?
Yes — the grid texture traps air against the body, providing insulation similar to a light fleece but more breathable. Waffle is great for transitional weather and as a base layer under heavier garments in cold weather.
Ready to order waffle 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.