Piqué (weaving)

Piqué, or marcella, is a weaving style normally used with cotton yarn which is characterized by raised parallel cords or geometric designs in the fabric.

[1] Piqué fabrics vary from semi-sheer dimity to heavy weight waffle cloth.

[citation needed] It was originally used to make imitations of the corded Provençal quilts made in Marseille, the manufacture of which became an important industry for Lancashire from the late 18th to the early 20th century.

[citation needed] The term "marcella", another name for piqué, is one of a number of variations on the word "Marseille".

[5][6] Knitted piqué has a grained surface on the face and plain single jersey on the other side.