This gives the material a subtle pattern and texture – which can only be seen up close.
due to its special texture, easy to recognize, so it is also called the "pineapple rob".
Fabric Characteristics: • Much weaker than fabrics without ribs • May require a nap layout • Some are easily marred by pins, needles or ripping • Susceptible to seam slippage • Puckered seams are sometimes a problem • Some creep badly when stitched • Some are … pique is knitted fabric organization of a, the cloth surface is hydrophobic porous, such as honeycomb, more breathable than plain knitted fabric, moisture, dry and more resistant to washing. Pique’s weave features cotton yarn characterised by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing. Piqué, or marcella, refers to a weaving style, normally used with cotton yarn, which is characterized by raised parallel cords or geometric designs in the fabric. Welts and piques are characterized by more or less pronounced ridges and furrows producing a series of ribs, welts or cords with a surface tissue of the plain calico weave, and extending in parallel lines transversely across the width of the fabric, i.e., in the direction of the weft threads. Because of the ribbing and stiffer yarns, pique fabric is typically a medium weight. Twilled cotton and corded cotton are close relatives. Textures and patterns vary across pique shirting too. Piqué fabrics vary from semi-sheer dimity to heavy weight waffle cloth.
You’ll find some with a cord structure, others with waffle or honeymoon structures, and even birds eye piques.
Woven pique fabrics work well for constructing men's ties and dress shirts. Pique fabrics are medium weight and usually made with cotton fibers.
Tony C French/Digital Vision/Getty Images A pique fabric is a knit or woven fabric with patterns of fine ribbing or cording created with a dobby loom attachment.
With a bit more body than your typical cotton woven, piques are often used for polo shirts, blouses, pants or household items such as quilts or bedding.