Pique How to Read It on a Lab Report
Laboratory reports present Pique in a compact format. Knowing what each line means prevents misreading.
Definition reminder
knit with a textured waffle-like surface. Working figures for Pique normally sit around 160-240 GSM in mainstream production. Note double knit machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Common report layout
The report states method double knit machine, sample description, conditioning, and the measured result. Record elastane content alongside Pique, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 160-240 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Typical result
Values near 160-240 GSM usually indicate a conforming lot, assuming the fabric matches the sample submitted. Keeping reference values for Pique lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with double knit machine, since both affect the reading.
Red flags
Missing revision numbers, unusual conditioning, and results without units all signal unreliable data. Working figures for Pique normally sit around 160-240 GSM in mainstream production. Note double knit machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Questions to ask
Ask the laboratory for the standard revision and sample description before accepting or rejecting a result. Record elastane content alongside Pique, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 160-240 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
