Production

A rib knit fabric is a fabric which is knitted in both raised and lowered rows next to each other. This creates distinguished wales in the fabric on both sides. It is knitted with a combination of  an alternative knit stitch and a purl stitch in rows which creates the ribbed look on each side of the fabric, this makes the fabric reversible as both sides look identical to each other. Rib knit fabric can be knitted with both a flat or a circular knitting machine with two alternating single needles.

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Physical Properties

Rib knit is a soft fabric which has high insulation meaning it will keep you warm in the cold. It doesn’t have a tendency to curl.

 

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Atheistic properties

Rib knit fabric has excellent elasticity, even better than jersey fabric. it is also good at retaining its shape and is unlikely to warp or look distorted after stretching.  It is a thick fabric that is reversible so both sides will look identical. It has no lustre.

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Uses

One of the ways rib knit fabric can be used to rib certain parts of clothing such as sleeve cuffs and necklines in order to create texture and interest in the piece.

Another way rib knit is used is to create garments such as cardigans and sweaters. This is due to it being a highly stretchy fabric which is a natural insulator. This makes it ideal for winter wear.

 

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