Rib fabrics are double-knit fabrics with alternating vertical rows that give it elasticity, especially in the width. They are knitted using two sets of needles operating at right angles to create stitches that intermesh on the face and back. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity and are used for garments, bands, and trims. Common rib knit constructions include 1x1 and 1x2 ribs, which are elastic patterns used for sleeves and neckbands. Rib stripes can be created through color arrangements in a 1x1 rib to add fashion features. Rib fabrics are used for sweaters, caps, scarves, socks, and winter gloves due to their elasticity and shape retention.

1. Rib Fabrics
Fabrics Name : Rib Fabrics
Introduction of Fabric :
Definition : A double-knit fabric in which the rib wales or vertical rows
of stitches intermesh alternatively on the face and the back of the
fabric. Rib knit fabrics have good elasticity and shape retention,
especially in the width.
A basic stitch used in weft knitting in which the knitting machines
require two sets of needles operating at right angles to each other. Rib
knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the crosswise direction.
This knitted fabric is used for complete garments and for such
specialized uses as sleeve bands, neck bands, sweater waistbands, and
special types of trims for use with other knit or woven fabrics.
Lightweight sweaters in rib knits provide a close, body-hugging fit.

2.  Characteristics of Rib fabrics :
 1x1 Rib Knit - A type of fabric construction commonly
used for sleeve and neckbands that is highly elastic and
retains its shape. 1x1 rib knit construction is a pattern
of one rib, one flat space, one rib, one flat space, etc.
Both sides of this knit fabric look identical. The ATC
Pitch Fleece Jacket, style #F221, has 1x1 rib knit on the
cuffs as well as the bottom hem.
 1x2 Rib Knit –A type of fabric construction commonly
used for sleeve and neckbands that is highly elastic and
retains its shape. 1x2 rib knit construction is a pattern
of one rib, two flat spaces, one rib, two flat spaces, etc.
1x2 rib knit has a chunkier appearance in comparison
to 1x1 rib knit.
 Rib Stripe :Fashion versatility can be created in a 1 X 1 rib knit
construction through a pre-designed color arrangement of
yarns. Horizontal colored stripes is the most basic designer
technique used to add a fashion feature to a basic rib knit. The
process of feeding colored yarns into the knitting machine at
various sequences creates the Rib Stripe.

3.  End Uses of Rib Fabrics :
1. Sweaters
2. Cap
3. Scarf
4. Socks
5. Winter gloves