Piqué is a knit fabric with a raised, waffle- or honeycomb-textured surface — the classic fabric for polo shirts. The texture makes it breathable, structured, and wrinkle-resistant, and it grips embroidery cleanly. Piqué can be cotton, polyester, or a blend; Bayou's blank polos are a textured knit from 99¢/unit.
Piqué is a knit, not a fiber — a raised, waffle- or honeycomb-textured surface made by knitting some yarns tighter than others.
It's the classic polo fabric: the texture is breathable, holds its shape, and resists wrinkles better than smooth jersey.
Piqué can be cotton, polyester, or a blend — the texture is the same; the fiber changes the feel.
The bumpy surface grips embroidery cleanly — which is why polos are the go-to for stitched logos and uniforms.
For printing, the texture softens ultra-fine detail — DTF, HTV, and embroidery sit on piqué best; keep screen art bold.
Bayou's blank polos are a textured (striated) knit, full S–5XL, by the pack from 99¢/unit toward 99¢ by the 12-pack.
— The Press Room, Bayou Blanks"Piqué isn't a fiber — it's a weave with texture. That bumpy surface is what makes a polo a polo."
Both are knits, but they wear very differently. Piqué's raised texture is what gives a polo its structure and breathability; smooth jersey is the soft, flat knit of a classic tee. Here's how they compare.
| Attribute | Piqué Knit | Jersey (Smooth) Knit |
|---|---|---|
| Surface 5.3–6.0 oz | Raised waffle / honeycomb texture | Flat and smooth |
| Feel 5.3–6.0 oz | Structured, substantial | Soft, light, drapey |
| Best for 5.3–6.0 oz | Classic polos, uniforms, golf | Casual/fashion polos, tees |
| Breathability 5.3–6.0 oz | High — texture moves air | Medium |
| Wrinkle resistance 5.3–6.0 oz | High | Lower |
| Decoration 5.3–6.0 oz | Grips embroidery; softens fine print | Takes fine print flatter |
| At Bayou (per unit) By the pack | From 99¢ | Not stocked |
Bayou's blank polos in a pique-family textured knit, on the floor in Hattiesburg, sold by the pack. Prices shown per unit — no account.
A textured (striated) knit polo in Slate Gray — a full S–5XL run, the same flat price every size. The pique-family texture grips embroidery and reads polished for uniforms and teams.
S–5XL
$3.96 / 4-Pack
The same striated-knit polo in Storm Gray, stocked deep in extended 3XL–5XL — textured, structured, and embroidery-ready.
3XL–5XL
$3.96 / 4-Pack
Bayou's polos are an undecorated textured (striated) knit — a pique-family surface, not a claimed cotton piqué — sold print-ready at a flat 99¢/unit, about 99¢/unit by the 12-pack, same price across every size. Stock is liquidation overstock, so colors and size runs rotate — check each product for live availability.
Piqué is a knit fabric with a raised, textured surface — usually a waffle, honeycomb, or fine geometric pattern — created by knitting some yarns tighter than others. It's most associated with polo shirts. The texture makes it more breathable, structured, and wrinkle-resistant than a smooth jersey knit.
No. Piqué describes the knit structure, not the fiber. You'll find piqué in 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and cotton/poly blends. The texture stays the same; the fiber changes the feel — cotton piqué is soft and breathable, while polyester piqué wicks moisture and resists shrinking.
The textured knit gives a polo its signature look and a few practical wins: it's more breathable than smooth fabric, it holds its shape and resists wrinkles, and the surface hides minor marks. It also grips embroidery thread cleanly, which is why piqué polos are the standard for stitched logos and uniforms.
Embroidery is the classic choice — the textured surface grips stitches and a left-chest logo reads crisp with a cut-away stabilizer. For full-color art, DTF transfers and heat-transfer vinyl (HTV) sit on piqué well. Fine-detail screen printing is harder because the bumpy texture breaks up small lines, so keep printed art bold and simple.
Jersey is a smooth, flat, lightweight knit — the feel of a classic t-shirt. Piqué is a thicker double-knit with a raised, textured surface. Piqué is more structured, more breathable, and more wrinkle-resistant, which suits collared polos; jersey is softer and drapier, which suits tees and casual fashion polos.
Bayou carries undecorated adult short-sleeve polos in a textured (striated) knit — a pique-family surface — across a full S–5XL run, including deep extended sizes. They're sold by the pack at a flat 99¢/unit, dropping toward 99¢ by the 12-pack, the same price in every size, with no account required.
The real cost per polo — from 99¢, down toward 99¢ by the 12-pack. Shown up front, no account, same price every size.
Undecorated striated-knit polos in deep overstock — a full S–5XL run, including extended 3XL–5XL — with new pallets landing weekly.
Packed and shipped from our Mississippi warehouse — central, fast, and real people on the floor.
No account, no resale certificate, no business required — buy a single pack at the same per-unit price.
Textured-knit polos, full S–5XL, from 99¢/unit — every size one price, no account, inspected and shipped from Hattiesburg.
