Pique
The Lancashire cotton industry developed Marcella weaving in the late 18th-century as a method of weaving double cloth using an enclosed heavy draw cord weft. This weaving style was initially based on the Corded Provencal Quilts from Marseille. The English term “Marcella”, which means “Marcella”, is derived from several versions of the name of Marseille. Pique is a weave style that has a long history and is still very relevant to the fashion industry.
Important Things about Pique
- A double fabric (mostly) of cotton with an underlying waffle structure
- A very absorbent and robust material that is also breathable and easy to maintain.
- A weaving style with origins from the late 18th Century
- an ideal material to use for polo shirts
- A 2-chain or 2-layer fabric
In addition to the waffle-like structure and robust quality, pique is also an easy-care, breathable and extremely absorbent fabric that is pleasant to wear. The material is therefore ideal for polo shirts, but is also used in the household – many home textiles such as tea towels, bed linen and bathrobes are made from the waffle-like fabric because of its absorbency and durability.
- The “real” piqué is made with 2 chains and 2 sections
- The half piqué consists of 2-chain and 1-course threads
- The so-called “fake” piqué, on the other hand, is only made from 1-chain and 1-ply threads.
We have successfully completed many orders of t-shirts, polo shirts for our international and local buyers using pique fabric.