Weaves & fabric constructions

Honeycomb waffle piqué fabric

Also known as: Honeycomb weave, Waffle weave, Bee-cell fabric

Relief piqué fabric with honeycomb-shaped cells — highly absorbent, airy and voluminous.

~1 min read By Christian Habert Fact-checked by Clubmartin Textile EditorialAI-assisted Last reviewed: Sources (2)

Description

Honeycomb waffle piqué is a fabric with a distinct hexagonal or squared cellular surface, formed by long warp and weft floats. Unlike classic piqué (with a double-warp system) the relief here is created by a dedicated waffle weave on a single-layer ground fabric. Raised ridges surround recessed cells, giving the fabric its unmistakable look.

The three-dimensional structure traps a lot of air and offers a large surface area — the fabric feels soft and voluminous, dries fast and absorbs moisture very well. Typical uses are kitchen towels, spa and wellness waffle towels, lightweight bathrobes, kitchen and waiter's aprons as well as golf polo shirts. Weights usually range between 180 and 400 g/m².

  • Relief look with clear honeycomb pattern
  • Highly absorbent yet fast-drying
  • Lighter than terry cloth with similar absorbency
  • Cell structure visible on both faces

Properties

WeaveWaffle (honeycomb) weave, single layer
Weight180–400 g/m²
MaterialMostly cotton, sometimes cotton/linen blend
ApplicationKitchen towels, waffle towels, bathrobes, aprons

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Sources & references

2
  1. Wikipedia: Pikee Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikee
  2. Wikipedia: Piqué (weaving, English) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piqu%C3%A9_(weaving)

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