You Professional Rib Knit Fabric Suppliers
Zhejiang Kingtex Trading Co.,Ltd, affiliated with Zhejiang Textiles Import & Export Group Co., Ltd, founded in 1995, is one of China's first state-owned foreign trade enterprises. We are located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Based on a professional team, perfect service and high product quality, we have strong product development capability and competitiveness in the international market. We have achieved a good reputation and performance in the industry.
Why Choose Us
Export countries
100+ countries. After 28 years of development, our products have imported to more than 100 countries, such as the Bangladesh, Europe, America and Australia
Professional Team
30+ employee. We have our own design team and business team with have high level R&D capacity.
Our partner
We established partnership with many famous brands, such as lidl,H&M,Costco etc.
Our certificates
We have certificates of GRS, OCS, BCI, OEKO-TEX, etc.
Rib Knit Fabric - Overview
Rib knit is a knitted fabric with alternating high and low knit columns. More elastic and durable than jersey knits, they tend to fit to the body.Rib knits are used frequently in t-shirts, as well as for the trims of socks, sleeves, waists and necklines. This construction can also be found in sweaters and women’s dresses.
Product Specification
We offer the following Product Specifications：
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Fabric Specifications: |
Ideal for but not limited to: |
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Content: 74% Polyester, 23% Rayon, 3% Spandex |
Performance costumes |
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Weight: 195 gsm |
Activewear |
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1 yard: 36" x 52/54" length by width |
Dancewear |
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Usable Width: 51” |
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Stretch: 4-way |
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Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, delicate cycle or hand wash. No Liquid Detergent. Do Not Bleach. Delicate cycle, or no heat or hang to dry. Do Not Iron. We recommend testing all fabrics prior to garment production. |
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Advantages of Rib Knit Fabric
Wrinkle-Resistant
The elasticity of rib knit allows the fabric to spring back into shape even after being crumpled in a drawer or suitcase.
Form-Fitting
The elastic nature of rib knit also makes it an ideal choice for close-fitting garments, such as a sleek tee shirt or a curve-accentuating cocktail dress.
Visual Interest
The knit texture of this fabric gives garments a subtle pop of character without overwhelming the overall design.
Types of Rib Knit Fabric
Cotton Spandex Rib Knit Fabric: This fabric consists of a mixture of cotton. Cotton tends to be in the highest percentage, 95%, and spandex 5%. The fabric tends to be soft in touch. It is luxurious in look. The fabric can be paired up with the ribbed sweatshirt.
Ribbed Elastic Knitted Fabric: This fabric is flexible and pleasant to touch. The fabric has a shape like a tunnel. Most of the application areas are- t-shirts, turtle necks, and leggings. It is suitable for adjusting belts of pants or skirts as well.
Jersey Rib Knit Fabric: This type is a stretchy fabric with a ribbed texture. The medium weight of this fabric is 190 GSm. Mostly, the use of this fabric is for summer clothes, and ribbed detail on accessories- cuffs, and neckbands. There can be different types. For instance: Polyester jersey, viscose jersey, cotton jersey, all these jerseys with ribbed texture.
Rib Knit Patterns
Rib knit patterns are of three common types:
1X1 Rib Knit: This fabric pattern of time is for sleeves and neckbands. The fabric is highly elastic. It retains its shape. The pattern construction has two sides and both sides look identical. By using this pattern, different types of versatile fashion can be created. The 1X1 pattern means 1 knit plus 1 purl stitch.
1X2 Rib Knit: This fabric construction is elastic. It also retains the shape of the fabric. Most of the use of this pattern is in sleeves and neckbands. In a 1X2 rib knit pattern, there is one rib and two flat spaces.
8X3 Rib: There are 8 knit stitches and 3 purl stitches sequence in 8X3 rib. This pattern rib has a wide bumpy texture. Besides, a skinner ridge can be seen in this rib pattern. 8X3 rib has vertical lines throughout the fabric.
T-shirts
Rib knit fabrics are often used in tops like T-shirts and tank tops. It gives a comfortable stretch, which enhances the fit of the garment.
Tops / Dresses / Skirts
Rib knitted fabrics are stretchy and comfortable materials that are great for creating fitted clothing like tops, dresses, and skirts.
Socks and Stockings
Rib knit is often used for socks and stockings due to its stretch and elasticity, which ensures a secure and snug fit.
Sportswear and Activewear
This fabric is common in sportswear and activewear because it stretches and absorbs moisture, making it a popular choice for leggings, athletic tops, and other activewear.
Waistbands, Cuffs and Hemlines
Rib knit is often used for waistbands and hems in pants, skirts, and shorts to keep the garment in place and add texture. The ribbed texture keeps the garment in place and contributes to aesthetics.
Accessories
Ribbing fabrics are great for making warm and comfortable headbands, gloves, scarves, and hats.
Manufacturing Process
Rib knit fabrics can be made from a variety of different fibers. Cotton is extremely common but you can also find rib knits made from polyester, bamboo, wool and a multitude of other substrates.
Rib knit fabric is created by alternating knit and purl stitches. This is what gives the fabric its distinctive texture. The vertical lines in the fabric are created by knit stitches. The gaps between the lines are created by purl stitches.
The number of knit and purl stitches determines the width of the lines. A rib knit with very fine ribs will be created with a 1×1 pattern (one knit stitch then one purl stitch, repeated). A rib knit with chunky ribs might be created with a 3x3 or 4x4 pattern. The type of yarn and stitch used will alter the weight and thickness of the rib knit.
The process begins with the selection of yarns, typically made from cotton, wool, polyester, or blends. These yarns are then fed into a knitting machine equipped with two beds of needles. The magic happens when the machine alternates between the front and back needle beds, creating the characteristic ribbed pattern.
Design Confirmation and Quotation: Our process begins when a customer sends us specific product details such as the specifications and dimensions of the product they want. We will provide a quote for the entire process according to customer requirements.
Sample Making: After agreeing the quotation, Our designers will make samples for you in the shortest time, after the samples are finished, we can send them to our customers by post for testing, or provide you some pictures for your reference.
Mass Production & QC: Once the samples are finalized, the design will be forwarded to our factory to start mass production. Our dedicated quality control team monitors every step of the process to ensure that every product meets our standards before it leaves the factory.
Delivery: Once the order has been manufactured, we will arrange for delivery of the product to the customer, thus completing the process.
Packaging & Delivery
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Package Size |
160.00cm * 30.00cm * 30.00cm |
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Package Gross Weight |
26.000kg |
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