> Title: Rib Knit Fabric: GSM & Garment Supply from India | Surajmal > Source: https://surajmal.com/materials/rib > Publisher: Surajmal Shobhachand [Materials](/materials) # Rib fabric and garments, _supplied from India._ Rib-knit bodies and garments with matching rib trims, with finished GSM, stretch, recovery and tests to specify on a tech pack. [Enquire→](/contact) [Send a tech pack](/contact) 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. Rib - **Use**: Body fabric or garment trim - **Repeat**: 1×1, 2×2 or to the brief - **Weight**: Target finished GSM - **Matching**: Body-fabric reference - **Acceptance**: Stretch and recovery requirements - **First sample**: 4 to 10 days [Enquire about rib→](/contact) ## Garments we supply in rib or with rib trims [Orange ribbed cotton camisole with a small embroidered motif Ribbed cotton camisole See tops & blouses →](/products/tops-blouses) [White ribbed cotton vest Ribbed cotton vest See innerwear →](/products/innerwear) [Pale blue ribbed knit top for a child, with printed long sleeves Kids rib-knit top See kidswear →](/products/kidswear) [Mustard textured polo shirt with a rib-knit collar Polo shirt, rib-knit collar See polo shirts →](/products/polo-shirts) [Black sleeveless rib-knit midi dress Rib-knit midi dress See dresses →](/products/dresses) Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it in rib knit. [Request a similar style→](/contact) ## Body fabric or matching trim ### Rib body Rib forms the body of a dress. Alternating face and back wales give it stretch. Indigo rib-knit sleeveless top beside a smooth jersey sleeve with an attached rib cuff ### 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. [Request a rib match→](/contact) ## Single jersey or rib ### Single jersey Single jersey is used for T-shirts and underwear. It curls when cut across the width. Two ecru knit swatches: single jersey with curled edges on the left, a flat vertical rib on the right ### Rib Rib can have a similar GSM to single jersey. It tends to be more stable and curl less. See [single jersey](/materials/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→](/contact) ## Tests for rib fabrics and garments Test Method What it measures Fabric elasticity[\[1\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/69489.html "Source 1: iso.org: /standard/69489.html") ISO 20932-1 Elasticity and related properties of fabric strips, tested straight or as loops. Dimensional change[\[2\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/41877.html "Source 2: iso.org: /standard/41877.html") [\[3\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/75934.html "Source 3: iso.org: /standard/75934.html") ISO 5077 / ISO 6330 Size change of fabric or garments after specified domestic washing and drying. Pilling[\[4\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/75375.html "Source 4: iso.org: /standard/75375.html") ISO 12945-2 Resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting by the modified Martindale method. Bursting strength[\[5\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/74896.html "Source 5: iso.org: /standard/74896.html") ISO 13938-2 Bursting strength of knitted fabric by the pneumatic method. Fabric spirality[\[6\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/78781.html "Source 6: iso.org: /standard/78781.html") 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](/contact) and we reply within 24 hours. ## Related [Tops & blouses](/products/tops-blouses) [Innerwear](/products/innerwear) [Kidswear](/products/kidswear) [Polo shirts](/products/polo-shirts) [Dresses](/products/dresses) [T-shirts](/products/t-shirts) [Fabrics](/products/fabrics) [Single jersey](/materials/single-jersey) [Interlock](/materials/interlock) [Piqué](/materials/pique) [French terry](/materials/french-terry) [Spandex (elastane)](/materials/spandex-elastane) [GSM calculator](/tools/gsm-calculator) [Glossary](/glossary) ## Ready to cost a rib order? Send your completed brief with the quantities and required delivery date for a garment or fabric quote. [Discuss your requirement→](/contact)