---
type: "fabric"
name: "Pointelle"
slug: "pointelle"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Rayon"
weight_gsm: "120–180 g/m²"
price_tier: 2
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/pointelle"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:21:24.330965+00:00"
---

# Pointelle

Pointelle is a lightweight, decorative knit fabric characterized by its openwork patterns, often used in garments for a delicate and airy feel.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Rayon
- **Weight**: 120–180 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$ (2 of 5)

## About Pointelle

Pointelle fabric is a type of weft-knit fabric that features a series of small, decorative holes or patterns created through a combination of knit and purl stitches. Typically made from cotton or rayon, Pointelle is known for its soft hand feel and breathability, making it ideal for lightweight garments such as tops, cardigans, and loungewear. The open structure allows for good air circulation, contributing to comfort in warm weather.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 6
- **Courses per Inch**: 8
- **Knit Gauge**: 28G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 20%
- **Weft Stretch**: 30%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 15 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: soft, textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Lightweight
- Breathable

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Lightweight Tops
- Cardigans
- Loungewear
- Baby Garments
- Activewear

## Common Uses in Detail

### Tops & Cardigans

Pointelle's openwork knit structure makes it ideal for lightweight tops and cardigans, offering breathability and a feminine aesthetic. The delicate [Eyelet](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/eyelet) patterns add visual interest without bulk, keeping these garments comfortable and stylish across casual and layered warm-weather outfits.

### Baby & Infant Wear

Its soft, gentle texture and airy construction make it a popular choice for baby garments such as onesies, rompers, and sleep sets. The lightweight knit allows airflow to keep infants comfortable while the decorative patterns lend a sweet, delicate appearance.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low or lay flat to dry, iron on low if needed.

- 30°C Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron At Low Temperature

## Additional Information

Pointelle is often used in spring and summer collections due to its lightweight and breathable nature. It can also be blended with other fibers for enhanced performance.

- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)

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