ribbed-knit

Vertically grooved textile

Ribbed-knit describes fabric with a textured pattern of raised vertical lines, created by alternating knit and purl stitches.

The ribbing makes the material stretchy and form-fitting: a ribbed-knit sweater, ribbed-knit cuffs.

Common in casual basics like tank tops, underwear, and fitted tees.

garments

sweater

Knitted torso covering

cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
turtleneckHigh-collared pullover
bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment

camisole · beanie · henley · pullover · cuff · collar · hem · waistband · neckline · leggings

fabric

jersey

Knitted pullover garment

cottonPlant fiber for textiles
woolSheared animal fiber
spandexElastic synthetic fiber

polyester · stretch · textile · yarn · merino · cashmere · modal · elastane · blend · ply

fashion

fitted

Shaped to conform

form-fittingClosely following body contours
bodyconTight garment showcasing silhouette
layeringForming successive strata

basics · wardrobe · staple · minimalist · athleisure · streetwear · casual · sleek · slim-fit · silhouette

texture

ridged

Having raised lines

verticalAt right angles groundward
raisedLifted higher up
cordedBound or ribbed

striped · grooved · channeled · dimensional · tactile · wales · furrows · parallel · linear · embossed

construction

stitches

Thread fastening wounds

needlesSlender pointed instruments
cast-onFirst row creation
selvageFinished cloth edge

purl · tension · elasticity · recovery · seamless · flatbed

Opposites

textile texture/surface

ribbed-knitstockinette

Elastic knitted fabric

flat weave · satin · silk · broadcloth

knit construction method

ribbed-knitjersey knit

Elastic woven textile

garter stitch · woven fabric · double knit

textile surface texture

ribbed-knitstockinette

Elastic knitted fabric

smooth · flat · jersey knit · untextured · sleek

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G