Collection: Rib Knit Fabrics

Ribbed knitwear is an elastic knitted material with vertical ribs created by alternating stitches. It is pleasant to the touch, bends easily, and returns to its shape after wearing. Ribbed cotton jersey is suitable for cuffs, necklines, fitted tops, casual wear, and lightweight sweaters. It does not crease or rub off.

3 products

acetate 1
elastane 3
lurex 2
polyamid 3

Light (100-179 g/m²) 1
Medium (180-249 g/m²) 1
Very dense (350-499 g/m²) 1

Knitted 3
Rib Knit 3

Casualwear 3
Sportswear 1

Minor defect 1
Ribbed 2

Stretch in warp and weft 2
Stretch in weft 1

Ribbed

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Silver Black Lurex Blend Rib Knit · VR-688

available 7 m · Polyamid 55% Acetate 20% Lurex 15% Elastane 10% · Density 190 g/m² · Italy 🇮🇹

Width 102.0 cm · Knitted Fabric · Casualwear · Stretch in warp and weft

Minor defect

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Rib Knit Shades White Blue · CS-478d

available 5 m · Polyamid 90% Elastane 10% · Density 400 g/m² · Italy 🇮🇹

Width 120.0 cm · Knitted Fabric · Casualwear Sportswear · Stretch in weft

Ribbed

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Silver Lurex Blend Rib Knit · VR-689

available 28 m · Polyamid 74% Elastane 6% Lurex 20% · Density 165 g/m² · Italy 🇮🇹

Width 113.0 cm · Knitted Fabric · Casualwear · Stretch in warp and weft

FAQ

What is a rib knit fabric?

Rib knit is a knit fabric with raised vertical ribs that gives it a more fitted look and flexible stretch compared to plain jersey.

What are the pros and cons of rib fabric?

Pros: very elastic, holds shape well, comfortable, good recovery (doesn’t stay stretched out easily), and gives a neat, fitted look.
Cons: can twist at seams if cut off-grain or sewn with wrong tension, edges may curl depending on the rib type, and it can “grow” over time if the yarn is weak or the garment is heavy. Also, some ribs show needle marks more easily after stitching.

What is the name for ribbed fabric?

Most commonly: rib knit (also ribbing for trims). You may also see rib jersey or 1×1 rib / 2×2 rib as pattern names.

What are the benefits of ribbed knit?

It stretches without losing fit, stays snug where you need it (cuffs, collars, hems), and makes garments more comfortable and flexible in movement. Rib also creates a textured surface that looks clean and structured, even in simple designs.

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