180gsm Striped Cotton Pique Fabric: The Summerweight 97/3 Blend

Product Description:

Beat the heat with luxury. Our 185cm Ultra-Wide Striped Cotton Pique Fabric features a rare 97% Cotton / 3% Spandex blend. 180gsm airy comfort. Factory direct.

To the designer planning the "High Summer" drop:
We know the anxiety of designing for July and August.
You want to offer a Polo shirt, but the standard 220gsm pique feels like a blanket in the heat. Yet, if you go too light, the fabric loses its "soul" and looks flimsy.

You need a fabric that bridges the gap between a T-shirt’s weight and a Polo’s elegance.
You need our 180gsm "Summerweight" Striped Cotton Pique.

The 97/3 Difference: Almost Pure, But Better
Most stretch piques are 95/5. We tweaked the formula for purists.
We use 97% Cotton and just 3% Spandex.

• The Natural Touch: By reducing the synthetic content, we amplify the "dry" and "crisp" hand-feel of the cotton. It feels closer to a vintage 100% cotton shirt but without the roughness. It is hyper-breathable, wicking moisture instantly.

• The "Invisible" Stretch: The 3% Spandex is just enough to provide "mechanical give." It doesn't snap back aggressively like sportswear; instead, it offers a gentle ease that prevents the garment from feeling restrictive across the shoulders.

180gsm: The Definition of "Airy"
This is not a heavy winter fabric. At 180gsm, it is engineered for the sun.

• Fine Gauge Knitting: We use finer needles to create a tighter, yet lighter honeycomb structure. This results in a Cotton Pique Fabric that is opaque (no grin-through) but light enough to catch the slightest breeze. It is perfect for the "Resort Wear" aesthetic—think boat necks and relaxed collars.

185cm Width: Your Margin Safety Net
Summer collections often have lower price points than winter ones, so efficiency is critical.
Cutting striped fabric usually involves high waste due to pattern matching.
We deliver this premium lightweight fabric at a massive 185cm width.

• The Business Case: This extra width (compared to standard 165cm) allows your marker makers to nest lightweight summer patterns—like cropped cuts or sleeveless designs—with incredible efficiency. You get the look of a boutique fabric with the yield of a mass-market jersey.

Yarn-Dyed Precision
In the summer sun, cheap prints fade. Ours don't.
We use Yarn-Dyed technology with high UV resistance. The stripes are knitted into the fabric, creating sharp, high-definition lines that won't bleed or fade after a day at the beach or a wash cycle.

20 Years of "Summer Proofing"
Lightweight fabrics are prone to twisting (spirality) after washing. It’s a common nightmare.
Our factory uses advanced stabilizing processes specifically for this 180g weight class. We ensure the stripes stay horizontal and the side seams hang straight, protecting your brand reputation.

Design for the Heat
Create the Polo they reaches for when the temperature rises.
Contact us today to request a swatch of our 180gsm 97/3 Striped Cotton Pique Fabric.