Polyester Piqué with Elastane
| Weight | 160–290 g/m² (4.7–8.6 oz/yd²) In family: 100–370 g/m² · 4 fabrics |
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| Composition | ~94–96% polyester / 4–6% elastane (spandex); most commonly ~5%. |
| Knit type | Piqué + elastane · Piqué |
| Use class | Sport |
| Stretch | 2-way stretch |
| Knit | Elastane fed into the piqué (knit+tuck) base; in most circular piqué it runs one way → 2-way stretch. |
| Hand | Textured surface but more elastic, body-skimming and soft; less bagging at collar/cuff. |
| Typical use | Stretch polos · slim-fit sport tops · training |
| Strength | A performance piqué that hugs the body and keeps its shape with stretch and recovery. |
| Watch for | Elastane suffers from high heat/chlorine/bleach; most qualities are 2-way (4-way needs special builds). |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | ±5% (typical); ±5–7% for relief/jacquard or elastane builds |
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| Width | Open width ~150–190 cm; tubular ~70–95 cm — depends on machine diameter/gauge and stenter/draw setting, set at finishing |
| Shrinkage (wash) | 100% PES wash shrinkage length/width ~−1% to −4% (near the low end with good heat-set); elastane piqué −3% to −6% |
| Color fastness | Wash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet/dark-brilliant shades 3–4; light 4–6 (medium/dark shades often 5+) · ISO grey scale |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale ~15,000–30,000+ cycles (abrasion, depends on end use/finish); pilling typically 3–4, up to 4 with anti-pill finish · ISO 12947 / ISO 12945 |
| Gauge / yarn | Standard piqué ~E18–E28 (classic polo mostly E20–E24); mini/fine piqué ~E28–E32; yarn ~75–150 denier textured filament |
These ranges are industry-TYPICAL / indicative values based on construction and fiber, not Fersan’s binding QC measurements. Exact values are confirmed per order, approved sample and lot-based QC report.
Trade & dispatch
| HS heading | 6004.10 — Knitted fabric, width > 30 cm, ≥ 5% elastomeric yarnVaries by lot — lots with less than 5% elastane are declared under 6006.32. |
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| Origin | Türkiye — Çorlu, Tekirdağ |
| Packaging | Rolls wound on a cardboard core in a PE bag; roll size planned around container fill |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice · packing list · A.TR movement certificate · transport document |
| Delivery terms | EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation |
The HS heading is indicative; final classification is made by the customs broker based on the sample’s composition, width and finish.
Related reading: Mesh and Piqué: Breathable Polyester Knits · Piqué, Bird’s-Eye and Mesh: The Anatomy of Breathable Polyester Knits
Related calculators: Knit weight calculator: loop length to estimated GSM · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator · Sample weight calculator: from a weighed swatch to g/m² (ISO 3801)
Programmes we use this fabric in: Polyester Piqué Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · 4-Way Stretch Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Polo Shirt Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Compression & Shapewear Fabrics
Other fabrics in the same family: Polyester Piqué 150–280 · Mini Piqué 100–180 · Jacquard Piqué 200–370
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Polyester Piqué with Elastane produced in?
160–290 g/m² (4.7–8.6 oz/yd²). In family: 100–370 g/m². Weight, composition and color options are defined per request; contact us for samples. The weight ranges are Fersan’s production window; exact figures are confirmed by order and approved sample.
What is Polyester Piqué with Elastane made of and how is it knitted?
~94–96% polyester / 4–6% elastane (spandex); most commonly ~5%. Elastane fed into the piqué (knit+tuck) base; in most circular piqué it runs one way → 2-way stretch.
What is Polyester Piqué with Elastane used for?
Stretch polos · slim-fit sport tops · training. A performance piqué that hugs the body and keeps its shape with stretch and recovery. Elastane suffers from high heat/chlorine/bleach; most qualities are 2-way (4-way needs special builds).
What are the minimum order, lead time and delivery terms?
Minimum order (MOQ): 500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric · Lead time: Typically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch · Sampling: Sampling begins after a short technical consultation · Response time: Quotation requests answered within 2 business days · Delivery terms: EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation.