PIQUE KNIT
FABRIC
PARAVAR SHARMA
PRESENTED BY
PRESENTED TO
DR.MADAN REGAR

1 DESCRIPTION
2 HISTORY
3 HOW IT IS MADE
4 STRUCTURE
5 USED FOR
6 DO'S AND DONT'S
7 THANK YOU
CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION
Interlock is knitted in first and fourth courses.
Refers to the knitting style characterized by the raised parallel
cords.
Mainly knitted of cotton.
It has to be breathable ,durable and easy to care for.
It doesn't have to show sweat stains.

HISTORY

HISTORY
Pique, otherwise known as Marcella, has its origins in the
18th century.
Developed up north, by the Lancashire cotton industry.
The fabric was developed using a mechanised technique or
weaving double cloth with an enclosed cording weft.
By the mid 20th century pique became a key material in
men’s fashion.

HOW IT IS MADE

HOW IT IS MADE?
Pique knit fabric is double knit, meaning there are two layers
to the fabric, knit at the same time.
Twice as many threads on the top layer as the bottom layer.
The technique combines the two primary forms of knitting:
warp knitting and weft knitting. Weft knitting loops one
thread around itself to create fabric. Warp knitting uses a
separate thread for each stitch, more similar to weaving than
hand-knitting.

STRUCTURE

USED FOR

USED FOR
Pique knit fabric is used for garments and some household
textiles.
It is used in garments like formal cotton dress shirts or ties.
Dishcloths and tea towels are often pique knit.
Used in polo shirts as they absorb sweats
It is a breathable material.
Pique knit tea towels will hold up to repeated laundering.

DO'S AND DONT'S

DO'S DONT'S
Combine piqué in a
casual and smart way.
Plain pique can be worn
with smooth and flowing
fabrics.
Perfect for spring.
All pique tops and
bottoms should be
avoided.
Or else it can look quite
lounge wear or
jammies.

THANK YOU
THANK YOU