Milano rib (double-knit with rib character)
Also known as: Milano stitch, Punto Milano
Double-face knit combining one rib row with two full plain rows — producing a dense, dimensionally stable fabric with subtle horizontal structure; classic for business dresses and jersey blazers.
Description
Milano rib is produced on double-cylinder circular machines or double-bed flat-knit machines and is a close relative of interlock and punto di Milano. The characteristic stitch sequence is one 1×1 rib row followed by one full course on the cylinder and one full course on the dial — three courses per repeat. This locks the front and back faces tightly to each other, making the fabric denser, thicker and more dimensionally stable than plain single jersey or classic interlock.
Both faces show a smooth surface with very fine horizontal lines — noticeably less ribbed than 2×2 rib but with more texture than interlock. Milano rib is therefore a favourite for sheath dresses, jersey business blazers, ponte di Roma trousers and soft blazer skirts: it holds its shape, hardly wrinkles and sews cleanly. Typical area weights are 250–340 g/m² in viscose, polyester or wool blends; 3–8 % elastane improves wearing comfort.
- Stitch: 1×1 rib + 1 full cylinder course + 1 full dial course (3-course repeat)
- Related structures: punto di Milano, interlock, ponte di Roma
- Hand: thick, dense, dimensionally stable, low lengthwise stretch
- Area weight: about 250–340 g/m²
Properties
| Stitch sequence | 1×1 rib + 1 full cylinder + 1 full dial course |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Smooth on both faces with fine horizontal texture |
| Area weight | 250–340 g/m² |
| Typical use | Sheath dresses, jersey blazers, ponte trousers |
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Sources & references
2- Textile School: Milano Knit textileschool.com https://www.textileschool.com/
- Wikipedia: Double knitting Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_knitting
