---
type: "fabric"
name: "Waffle Weave"
slug: "waffle-weave"
fabric_family: "woven"
construction: "dobby"
subtype: "dobby"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "150–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/waffle-weave"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:34:25.858033+00:00"
---

# Waffle Weave

Waffle weave is a textured woven fabric characterized by its unique grid pattern, resembling a honeycomb or waffle structure, commonly made from cotton or polyester.

- **Fabric Family**: Woven
- **Construction**: Dobby
- **Subtype**: dobby
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 150–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Waffle Weave

Waffle weave is a dobby woven fabric that features a distinctive three-dimensional texture created by the interlacing of yarns in a specific pattern. This construction gives the fabric a unique aesthetic appeal and enhances its functional properties. Typically made from cotton or polyester, waffle weave fabrics are known for their breathability, moisture-wicking capabilities, and ability to provide warmth without excessive weight. They are often used in applications such as bathrobes, towels, and bedding due to their softness and absorbency.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 50
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 40

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 60
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.3
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Pre Shrunk
- Softened
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Bathrobes
- Towels
- Bedding
- Activewear
- Home Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Bathrobes & Towels

Its raised grid structure traps air and increases surface area, making it highly absorbent and quick-drying. These properties make it a preferred choice for luxury bathrobes and spa towels, where comfort and moisture-wicking performance are equally important.

### Bedding & Blankets

The honeycomb texture creates natural air pockets that regulate temperature, providing lightweight warmth without heaviness. This makes it ideal for thermal blankets and coverlets, offering breathable insulation suited to year-round use in bedroom settings.

### Activewear & Layering

When constructed from [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) or [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) blends, the fabric's textured surface wicks moisture away from the skin efficiently. It is widely used in athletic tops and base layers, keeping wearers cool and dry during moderate physical activity.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with similar colors. Tumble dry on low heat. Iron on low setting if needed.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Waffle weave fabrics are particularly popular in the hospitality industry for their luxurious feel and high absorbency, making them ideal for spa and hotel linens.

- **Regional Names**: Waffle Cotton, Honeycomb Fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), AATCC 16 (Colorfastness to Light), ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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