Rib Knit

Engineered rib structures (1x1, 2x2, 4x2, fisherman rib) for neckline trims, cuffs, bottom hems, and full-body figure-hugging knits. Rib knit alternates knit and purl stitches column by column, producing a fabric with mechanical stretch and recovery that conforms to the body without the need for spandex. Beyond trim applications, full-garment rib is increasingly popular for bodycon knit dresses, fitted tops and stretch layering pieces where the natural elasticity of the structure replaces elastane. Our rib production covers the full gauge range from chunky 3GG fisherman rib to fine 14GG dress-weight rib, with yarn options including cotton for everyday wear, wool for thermal pieces, and spandex core-spun yarn where additional recovery is needed. Rib knitting requires careful needle-bed tension calibration to maintain consistent elasticity across the entire garment width — a wrong tension setting produces sagging cuffs and stretched necklines after a single wash cycle. We routinely produce reinforced Milano rib plackets for cardigans and full-fashioned rib trim for premium sweater programs.