Knits, fleece & pile

Rib knit alternating one face loop and one reverse loop — the finest, most elastic rib type.

Rib knit alternating two knit and two purl stitches — broad, sculptural ribs.

Fine knit from alpaca fibre below 22.5 micron (Baby) or below 19 micron (Royal), 12-18 gauge.

Fleece with chemically/thermally shortened fibre ends that lastingly resists pill formation.

Fine sport mesh with characteristic bird-eye honeycomb structure for high breathability.

Two fleece layers laminated with a membrane or softshell face for wind- and weather-resistant jackets.

Finishing process pulling fibre ends out of a fabric or knit — the basis for soft nap.

Very soft high-pile fleece made from polyester microfibres with a coral-like surface.

Warp-woven ribbed velvet with standing lengthwise wales cut from pile yarn.

Finish or fibre choice giving synthetic fabric a soft, cotton-like hand.

Knit at low gauge (3-7 gauge) with thick yarn and visibly large stitches.

Knitting machine with a rotating needle cylinder that produces tubular fabric — the standard machine for industrial production of jerseys, interlock, rib and fleece.

Chunky knit with three-dimensional twisted needle crossings — classic of Irish Aran jumpers.

Ribbing binding structured on both sides with a dense, elastic look — also called full-needle rib.

Double-bed knitted fabric with two “right” faces — thick, soft, dimensionally stable and ideal for cardigans, jackets and technical sportswear.

Heavy sweat fabric knitted from three yarn systems (face, tie and loop yarn) — typically 280–360 g/m², brushed on the inside, warm and dimensionally stable for premium hoodies and sweatshirts.

Cotton fabric with one- or two-sided loops from pile warp yarns, highly absorbent and soft.

Traditional collective term for terry fabrics, in trade largely synonymous with towel and bathrobe cloth.

Voluminous curly high-pile fleece with a teddy-bear look, warm and soft.

Circular knit with uncut cotton loops on one face, absorbent and soft.

Fine warp knit on tricot machines — smooth, light, run-resistant.

Traditional multi-colour knitting method from Shetland with a limited palette per row.

Knit at high gauge (12-24 gauge) with thin yarn — smooth, fluid, business-suitable.

Double-brushed polyester circular knit with high insulation and a soft, wool-like hand.

Circular-knit sweat fabric with smooth face and open loop back, no brushing.

Knitting where every panel is knitted to final shape — no cutting, with visible fashioning marks.

Rib-knit variant with alternating sequences of two knit and two purl stitches — highly elastic, dimensionally stable, classic for cuffs, collars and sweater ribbing.

Rib knit made entirely of plied yarn — particularly shape-retentive and durable, classic for cuffs.

Knit pattern with broken V-shaped diagonal — the knitted counterpart of the woven herringbone.

Rib knit binding with one-sided tuck — voluminous, airy, with subtly different reverse.

Extremely lofted fleece with long fibre loops and standing air pockets — the best warmth-to-weight ratio among polyester fleeces.

Very fine, short raising with diamond rollers producing a velvety „peach skin“ effect.

Characteristically textured circular knit with honeycomb or diamond pattern — the classic polo-shirt fabric, dimensionally stable and breathable.

Circular-knit piqué with a structured honeycomb look — the classic polo-shirt fabric.

Circular knit with a high, soft pile side of cut or uncut loops.

Fine knit with deliberately-placed transfer holes that create subtle ajour or floral patterns.

Heavy fleece grade at 280-330 g/m² with dense double pile for cold conditions.

Polyester fleece fabric developed in 1979 by Malden Mills (Aaron Feuerstein) and Patagonia, graded Micro/100/200/300 by weight — light and warm but sheds microplastic fibres.

Most common mesh variant from polyester filament yarn — light, quick-drying, breathable.

Double-face interlock knit with stable, smooth hand and matte drape — base for business dresses.

Italian name for a dense double-interlock knit with a smooth face and slight relief — the classic base for jersey suits and ponte blazers.

Premium terry with plied pile warp for maximum durability and shape retention.

Velour with plied pile yarn — denser, more shape-stable and durable than single-yarn velour.

Multi-colour knitting technique with isolated colour blocks — no yarn floats on the back.

Double-face interlock knit with a jacquard pattern knitted directly into the structure — dense, dimensionally stable and with a needle-by-needle coloured motif, ideal for high-end polos, jerseys and childrenswear.

Fine, double-face knit built on an interlock base with an integrated Milano tuck row — dimensionally stable and opaque on both sides.

Patterned knit with computer-controlled yarn selection — complex motifs, logos and graphics knitted in.

Lightweight Milano jersey with fine-rib structure, stretchy and reversible — the softer, sportier sibling of Milano double knit.

Robust cotton corduroy with wide wales, historically from Manchester, England.

Umbrella term for open net fabrics from knit, warp-knit or weaving with visible open spaces.

Lightweight fleece grade made from very fine polyester microfibres for base and mid layers.

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.

Double-face rib knit on a circular machine — smooth face with fine horizontal rib lines, very shape-stable.

Double-face knit binding of one row rib and two rows jersey — smooth, stable, business-grade.

Cotton molton brushed on both sides — soft, opaque; used for stage blackout, bed linen and winter shirts.

Non-raised cotton molton with a plain surface for decoration, packing and technical uses.

Knitted fabric in which every warp thread forms its own loop — run resistant and dimensionally stable.

Circular or waffle knit with three-dimensional raised honeycomb structure — insulates via air pockets.

Terry whose loops are sheared open and walked on one face, giving a velvet-soft surface.

Classic terry produced on a terry loom — distinct from knitted or warp-knit terry.

Unbrushed sweat circular knit with visible loops on the inside, breathable and lightweight.

Jersey knitted on antique very slow-running circular machines with tension-free loops — exceptionally soft and shape-stable.

Fleece rated 4-5 on ISO 12945 pilling thanks to high-twist polyester, enzyme wash and re-shearing.

Openly knitted or warp-knitted textile with visible spaces for ventilation and lightness.

Soft, short-pile cotton circular knitted velour with a dense, velvety face.

Traditional Scandinavian two-colour knit pattern with stars, roses and diamond rows.

Circular or flat knit fabric with very wide, sculptural lengthwise ribs reminiscent of ottoman wovens.

Knitted version of ottoman fabric — transversely raised ribs produced on double-jersey machines.

Warp knit on Raschel machines with latch needles — used for lace, nets and heavier fabrics.

Fabric knitted on two needle beds with knit stitches on both faces — stretchy, thick, stable; classic for cuffs, sweaters and cashmere knits.

Classic polar fleece spun from rPET fibres — the iconic fabric made from recycled drink bottles for jackets and pullovers.

Fleece made from recycled PET (beverage bottles, textile scrap) with the same hand as virgin PES.

Basic knit structure with alternating longitudinal ribs of face and reverse loops, highly stretchy.

Umbrella term for knitwear in rib structure, regardless of the specific 1x1, 2x2 or fancy variant.

Simplest single-face knit — knit stitches on the face, purl stitches on the reverse; edges curl strongly.

Bulky polyester double knit (often with elastane) — mimics the look of neoprene without its membrane.

Shearling is real lambskin with wool on the hide; teddy fleece imitates it in polyester plush — similar to sherpa, but with a shorter, curlier pile.

High-pile, lambskin-like polyester fleece with long crimped pile used as warm lining.

Trademarked extra-soft spun cotton quality by Fruit of the Loom and B&C for T-shirts.

Trademarked soft ring-spun cotton quality by Gildan with a modern, slim T-shirt fit.

Classic circular knit brushed on the inside, the workhorse of sweatshirts and hoodies.

Fleece quality brushed identically on both sides for a symmetric, smooth surface.

Pile fabric with short, upright, densely packed pile threads from double-cloth weaving.

Knitted or warp-knit pile fabric with short cut or brushed pile — soft and stretchy.

Finish without raising — smooth surface, less volume, lower insulation.