220gsm (6.5 oz) 55% Cotton 45% Polyester Scuba Pique Soft Hand Feel Textured Fabric for Dress Long Sleeve Shirts

This versatile 220gsm (6.5 oz) fabric combines Scuba and Pique constructions with a balanced blend of 55% Cotton and 45% Polyester, creating a material renowned for its soft hand feel and appealing texture. The Scuba construction provides substantial body and dimensional stability, making it ideal for structured dresses and durable pants, while the Pique weave adds a distinctive textured pattern that enhances visual interest and breathability across all garment types including long sleeve shirts, sportswear, and shorts. The cotton content ensures comfortable wear against the skin with good moisture absorption, while the polyester component enhances the fabric's durability, shape retention, and resistance to wrinkles, ensuring that dresses maintain their elegant drape and sportswear withstands active use. Weighing 220gsm, this fabric offers ideal substance for creating well-defined silhouettes in dresses and pants while remaining flexible enough for comfortable long sleeve shirts and athletic shorts. The textured surface created by the Pique weave not only adds a tactile dimension to garments but also promotes air circulation, making it suitable for sportswear that requires moisture management and temperature regulation. This fabric's soft hand feel makes it pleasant to wear in direct skin contact, which is particularly important for long sleeve shirts and shorts that are worn for extended periods. The blend of natural and synthetic fibers creates a versatile material that works equally well for fashionable dresses and functional sportswear, offering both day-long comfort and reliable performance. Designers will appreciate how this Scuba Pique fabric enables the creation of coordinated collections across multiple categories, from stylish dresses and casual long sleeve shirts to practical pants and athletic shorts, all sharing the same textured appearance, soft hand feel, and durable quality that meet the demands of modern consumers for both style and functionality in their versatile wardrobe. The fabric maintains its textural characteristics and softness through repeated laundering, ensuring garments retain their like-new appearance over time.