Rib Knit Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Rib Knit.
What does it mean?
structure with alternating face and reverse loops. Working figures for Rib Knit normally sit around 1x1, 2x2 common in mainstream production. Note rib machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from 1x1, 2x2 common and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside Rib Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 1x1, 2x2 common usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
rib machine. Keeping reference values for Rib Knit lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with rib machine, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for Rib Knit normally sit around 1x1, 2x2 common in mainstream production. Note rib machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside Rib Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 1x1, 2x2 common usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
