Surajmal Shobhachand supplies rib fabric by the metre and rib-knit garments from India. We also supply garments with matching rib collars, cuffs and waistbands.
Rib is a double knit made on two needle beds. Its front and back have the same appearance.
Garments we supply in rib or with rib trims
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it in rib knit.
Request a similar style→Body fabric or matching trim
Rib body
Rib forms the body of a dress. Alternating face and back wales give it stretch.
Rib trim
Rib finishes the neck, wrist or waist of a garment in another fabric. A stretch yarn can help it recover its shape.
For a trim match, specify the body-fabric reference and the finished opening dimensions.
A garment with matching rib trims
Send the garment and body-fabric references, trim location and colour reference. Add the finished trim dimensions and garment quantity for a quote.
Single jersey or rib
Single jersey
Single jersey is used for T-shirts and underwear. It curls when cut across the width.
Rib
Rib can have a similar GSM to single jersey. It tends to be more stable and curl less.
See single jersey for its fabric specifications.
Specifying rib on a tech pack
- Body or trim use
- State the garment and where the rib is used.
- Matching references
- Include the garment and body-fabric references.
- Rib repeat
- Specify 1×1, 2×2 or the required repeat.
- Fibre percentages
- List each fibre and its percentage, including any stretch yarn.
- Gauge
- State the machine gauge.
- Stitch length
- Specify the yarn length per stitch. A shorter stitch makes a tighter fabric; a longer one makes a looser fabric.
- Finished GSM and width
- Give the finished weight in g/m² and usable width.
- Colour and finish
- Include a colour reference and the required finish.
- Trim dimensions
- Give finished trim dimensions and garment opening measurements.
- Stretch direction and target
- State the direction and extension required.
- Recovery requirement
- Set the permitted residual extension after release.
- Test and rest conditions
- Specify the procedure, loading conditions and rest time before measurement.
- Approval condition
- State whether approval is for finished fabric or the sewn garment after the specified wash and dry procedure. Include garment measurements and dimensional-change limits, or trim opening dimensions and recovery limits.
- Quantities
- Give garment quantities or fabric metres, split by colour.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for rib fabrics and garments
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric elasticity[1] | ISO 20932-1 | Elasticity and related properties of fabric strips, tested straight or as loops. |
| Dimensional change[2][3] | ISO 5077 / ISO 6330 | Size change of fabric or garments after specified domestic washing and drying. |
| Pilling[4] | ISO 12945-2 | Resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting by the modified Martindale method. |
| Bursting strength[5] | ISO 13938-2 | Bursting strength of knitted fabric by the pneumatic method. |
| Fabric spirality[6] | ISO 16322-2 | Spirality of fabric after laundering. |
Common questions about rib
What is cotton rib fabric made of?
Cotton rib can include a stretch yarn. Specify each fibre and its percentage in the brief.
What GSM should I choose for rib fabric?
Choose the finished GSM against a garment reference and give a tolerance. Fabric weight depends on yarn linear density, loop length, shrinkage, knit structure and finishing.
What do you need to quote rib fabric?
For a fabric quote, we need the quality reference, fibre percentages and metres required. Include a colour reference and target price; for garments, add the style and quantities by size.
Can I order rib fabric on its own?
Yes. Include the rib reference and metres required in a fabric enquiry.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Ready to cost a rib order?
Send your completed brief with the quantities and required delivery date for a garment or fabric quote.
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