What Are The Characteristics Of Rib Fabric?

Rib fabric is a type of knitted fabric with a ribbed surface, commonly known as 1*1 rib, 2*2 rib and 3*3 rib. In recent years, the chemical fiber class (spandex) rib fabric has gradually become popular. Of course, rib fabric can also be used to make bottoming shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, etc., and then I will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of rib fabric.

The advantages of rib fabric:

Knitted fabric have good elasticity due to the unique weaving method, so the rib fabric also has better elasticity. Clothing made of elastic fabric also has many advantages. Firstly, the clothing can be quickly recovered after deformation, without wrinkles and creases. Secondly, this type of clothing does not have a sense of restraint, the clothing is very comfortable whether it is close or outside.

Rib fabric made of cotton as raw materials also has a softer feel, of course, rib fabric has clear texture, this fabric is beautiful and easy to wear. Therefore, this fabric is also favored by workwear designers. Various rib T-shirts and sweaters can also be seen in workwear stores.

The production cost of rib fabric is not expensive. Cotton and polyester are relatively easy to obtain raw materials, so the price of rib fabric is also affordable.

The disadvantages of rib fabric:

Rib fabric have almost no major defects, chemical fiber rib fabric may easily experience pilling phenomenon after washing. After prolonged wear, the pilling phenomenon will be alleviated to a certain extent.