ribbed knit

Vertically striped weave

Ribbed knit is a stretchy fabric with alternating raised and lowered vertical lines, created by alternating knit and purl stitches.

The texture gives the material elasticity and a snug fit, making it common in cuffs, collars, waistbands, and form-fitting garments like tank tops: a ribbed knit sweater, ribbed knit cotton.

sweaterKnitted torso covering
crew neckCollarless circular neckline
jerseyKnitted pullover garment
long sleeveGarment arm to wrist
tank topSleeveless casual garment

texture · cozy · stretch · cuffs · waistband · pullover · cable · wool · cotton · fitted · vertical · ridges · snug · elastic · turtleneck · mock neck · cardigan · woven

Categories

textured fabricsboucle, brocade, chenille, corduroy, crepe
knitwearsweater, sweaters, cardigan, cardigans, pullover
Soft Fabricscashmere, velvet, silk, satin, fleece
sweaterssweater, pullover, cardigan, jumper, turtleneck
stretch fabricsspandex, elastane, stretch denim, interlock, tricot

Opposites

textile texture/surface

ribbed knitjersey knit

Elastic woven textile

stockinette · satin

knit construction method

ribbed knitdouble knit

Two-faced woven textile

garter stitch · woven fabric

fabric type (knit vs. woven)

ribbed knitwoven fabric

broadcloth · poplin · twill · satin weave · canvas

Family

rib, ribs, ribbing, knit, knits, knitted, knitting, knitter, knitwear

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G