Brief
You share the target weight, width, composition and end use; we propose the machine, gauge and yarn combination.
Knitted fabric production
Waffle Knitted Fabric
Square honeycomb relief traps air; absorbent, lofty thermal knit. Changing the depth of the relief and the size of the repeat produces anything from a fine decorative surface to a thicker, clearly defined thermal texture.
Structure and production
The air pockets hold warmth while the surface spreads moisture and keeps a dry feel, which makes it a good layering fabric between seasons. It is used in thermal tops, robes, loungewear and babywear, as well as relaxed everyday pieces.
For waffle, Tutku Fabric builds several composition alternatives with its production partners. Pure cotton brings absorbency and a natural look forward, polyester content helps the relief stay crisp after washing, and modal and bamboo blends give a softer loungewear character. The alternatives are prepared in the same colour and compared by hand so the right one for the collection is chosen.
Sourcing and sampling
One team from sample to bulk.
We knit Waffle on our own circular knitting machines in Kahramanmaraş and follow it from sample to bulk with one team.
Sample
We knit the sample on our own machine park in Kahramanmaraş and report greige and finished weight with post-wash dimensions.
Approval and recipe
Machine, settings and yarn lot of the approved sample go into the recipe; bulk is planned on that recipe.
Production and dispatch
Light-table inspection at the knitting exit, weight and width measured per lot; approved quality ships with traceable lot data.
FAQ
Questions about Waffle.
What weight and width is Waffle produced in?
Our standard weight band is 180–320 g/m²; width: Açık en 160–190 cm. Values outside the band are developed on request; the target is confirmed on the sample with post-wash measurements before bulk is planned.
Which products is Waffle used for?
Typical end uses are termal üst, sabahlık, ev giyimi. Composition options include pamuk, pamuk/polyester; we recommend the yarn and finish according to the product and washing expectations.
Do the cells close after washing?
In tuck-stitch structures the cell appearance can change during dyeing and drying. We confirm compacting and stenter settings with a wash test on the sample and keep the approved cell character in bulk with the same finishing recipe.
Related guides
Read before you order.
How the construction, machine settings and weight of this fabric come together.
Single jersey, interlock, rib and piqué: which fabric for which product?
The differences, stretch behaviour and typical weight ranges of four core knitted constructions, and which product each one suits.
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How a circular knitting machine works: diameter and gauge
A circular knitting machine forms loops around a cylindrical needle bed. We explain what diameter and gauge mean and how they shape fabric width and hand feel.
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What is knitted fabric and how is it produced?
Knitted fabric is formed by linking yarn into loops. We walk through knitted fabric production step by step, from yarn selection to knitting, dyeing and finishing.
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Neighbouring constructions.
Custom development
Need a different weight or composition?
Share your target for Waffle; we will knit the closest construction on our own machines and report the measurements.
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