Polyester Piqué
| Weight | 150–280 g/m² (4.4–8.3 oz/yd²) In family: 100–370 g/m² · 4 fabrics |
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| Composition | 100% polyester (typical); microfilament yarn for sublimation lustre. |
| Knit type | Piqué · Piqué |
| Use class | Everyday |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| Knit | Knit + tuck honeycomb (bird’s-eye) cells on a single-jersey or interlock base. |
| Hand | Textured, grainy; cooler than cotton piqué, medium body, holds a structured shape. |
| Typical use | Polo shirts · corporate/promo · golf tops |
| Strength | The classic polo cloth — shape-holding, fast-drying and very print-friendly. |
| Watch for | Less breathable than cotton piqué; sensitive to direct heat. |
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 | 6006.32 — Other knitted fabric, of synthetic fibres, dyedUnbleached or bleached shipments: 6006.31 |
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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 · Polyester Bird’s-eye Mesh Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Polo Shirt Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · School Uniform Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Medical Uniform Fabrics · Uniform, Workwear and Corporate Wear Fabrics
Other fabrics in the same family: Polyester Piqué with Elastane 160–290 · Mini Piqué 100–180 · Jacquard Piqué 200–370
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Polyester Piqué produced in?
150–280 g/m² (4.4–8.3 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 made of and how is it knitted?
100% polyester (typical); microfilament yarn for sublimation lustre. Knit + tuck honeycomb (bird’s-eye) cells on a single-jersey or interlock base.
What is Polyester Piqué used for?
Polo shirts · corporate/promo · golf tops. The classic polo cloth — shape-holding, fast-drying and very print-friendly. Less breathable than cotton piqué; sensitive to direct heat.
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.