tricot
Stretchy underwear material
Tricot is a knitted fabric with fine vertical ribs on the face and crosswise ribs on the back, commonly used for underwear, sportswear, and linings.
The fabric is stretchy and resistant to runs.
The word comes from French for knitting.
The slip was made of silky tricot.
Bend from true form
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- interlockJoin by overlapping
- meshInterlocking open weave
nylon · polyester · spandex · velour · satin · tulle · netting · marquisette
Women's fine intimate apparel
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- underwearClothing worn beneath
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
tights · pantyhose · swimwear · camisole · slip · negligee · chemise · babydoll
Pull to extend
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- drapeHang in folds
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
suppleness · smoothness · sheerness · opacity · breathability · recovery · cling · lightweight
warp
Bend from true form
mesh · nylon · polyester · spandex · velour · satin · tulle · netting · marquisette · fibers
lingerie
Women's fine intimate apparel
stockings · tights · pantyhose · swimwear · camisole · slip · negligee · chemise · babydoll · unitard
stretch
Pull to extend
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- drapeHang in folds
resilience · suppleness · smoothness · sheerness · opacity · breathability · recovery · cling · lightweight · durable
loop
Curve closing on itself
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
pattern · tension · needles · gauge · wales · courses · bearding · runproof · selvage · finishing