Rib
Also known as: Ribbing
Basic knit structure with alternating longitudinal ribs of face and reverse loops, highly stretchy.
Description
Rib is the second basic knit structure alongside plain right-right and right-left fabrics. Characteristic are longitudinal stripes of alternating face and reverse loops, giving the fabric a very high transverse stretch of 50-150%. It is knitted on double-cylinder circular machines with opposed needle rows.
Material is usually cotton with elastane (3-8%); polyester blends for sportswear. Weights are 180-240 g/m² for cuffs and 220-320 g/m² for rib-jersey garments. After knitting the structure contracts strongly across, so narrow ribbed stripes appear.
Classic uses: cuffs and neck bands (fine rib), rib knit tops (rib tees, basic longsleeves), bodies and lingerie. Care: 30-40 °C, no fabric softener, low tumble; reshape after wash. Elasticity from elastane stays stable for many wash cycles.
Properties
| Material base | Cotton + elastane |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight (typ.) | 180-320 g/m² |
| Handle | Stretchy, textured |
| Application | Cuffs, rib tees, bodies |
Related product categories
Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Rib knit Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbing_(knitting)
- Textile Exchange Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/
