What kind of fabric is pique cotton? Advantages and disadvantages of piqué cotton fabric
As a classic high-quality fabric, piqué cotton is widely used in the production of POLO shirts. It is a kind of knitted fabric. Many purchasers are concerned about this material. Relatively unfamiliar. Let us talk about what kind of fabric piqué cotton is and the advantages and disadvantages of piqué cotton fabric.
What kind of fabric is pique cotton?
Pique cotton is one of the knitted fabrics, also called pineapple cloth. Piqué is a non-porous mesh fabric that is suspended and intertwined between loops and tucks. Its fabric surface is porous and honeycomb-like. Compared with ordinary knitted fabrics, pique cotton is more breathable, dry and washable.
The weaving methods of pique cotton can be divided into single-bead cloth (four-corner PK) and double-bead cloth (hexagonal PK). Compared with ordinary single-sided jersey and double-sided machine felt, single-bead cloth and double-bead cloth are softer and skin-friendly, and can be used as T-shirts or lapels. Beads are relatively stiff and are mostly used in lapel polo shirts. However, there are also combined weaving methods of cotton-cotton-polyester and polyester-cotton. By adjusting the thread length and number of needles, the weight (thickness) of the fabric can be increased, which is suitable for making casual jackets, sportswear, outdoor clothing, etc.
Advantages of piqué cotton fabric
1. Breathable and washable: Due to different production processes, the surface of piqué cotton is porous and honeycomb-shaped. It is more breathable, dry and washable than ordinary knitted fabrics.
2. Sweat-absorbent and high color fastness: Different fabrics can absorb sweat and are not easily deformed after absorbing sweat. They also have good color fastness and are not easy to fade after washing. They are usually used to make T-shirts, POLO shirts, etc.
3. Crisp: Pique cotton has better shape retention, and many big brands of POLO shirts use pique cotton for their collars.
4. Air permeability and moisture permeability: Pique cotton adopts a mesh structure, which has very good air permeability and moisture permeability. It feels soft and can bring us a soft touch and comfort even in the hot summer. enjoyment. The appearance is soft and casual, and it will not deform after washing or machine washing.
Disadvantages of piqué cotton fabric
Pique mesh fabric will not shrink, fade or deform after washing, but it will be accompanied by a certain degree of pilling.
