Introduction To Rib Knitting

　　Knitted fabrics are made by winding long yarns together, while woven fabrics are made by weaving one fiber with another using a criss-cross design. You will see unidirectional threads on the surface of the knitted fabric. This form makes the knitted fabric stretchable, which is its most distinctive feature.

　　Rib fabric and rib knit are two different clothing materials. Rib knit is designed to be used for the entire garment, not just for cuffs, waistbands, and necklines (although, as mentioned, it is also designed for those purposes). Ribbed fabric, on the other hand, is a substrate (a form of tight-fitting rib knit) specifically used for cuffs, waistbands, and necklines. It is usually 100% cotton. Therefore, due to its stiffness, it is not suitable to be made into a one-piece garment.

　　What is a rib knit used for? Rib knit is a fabric that has distinct and visible vertical ribbing on its front and back. In other words, rib knit is a reversible, double-sided fabric. Typically, ribbed knits are used to make straps on T-shirt necklines, turtlenecks, hem, cuffs, etc. Furthermore, it uses the weft knitting method for barb stitching and alternating knitting in parallel rows.

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