About this print

2/1 Rib – Black is rib jersey in 95% cotton and 5% elastane, 300 g/m² and 95–100 cm wide.

Specifications:
– Material: 95% cotton, 5% elastane
– Weight: 300 g/m²
– Width: 95–100 cm
– Stretch: Good stretch recovery
– Construction: Rib knit jersey (2/1)

Black 2/1 rib is a standard choice when you want a heavier rib with a clear structure for finishes. The quality is often used for rib trims at waist and hem, necklines and sleeve cuffs on sweatshirts, jogger sets and jackets in jersey fabric where the edge needs to work with movement and still look sharp.

The higher weight gives more body than a classic 230–240 g rib. This makes the rib relevant in production when you sew with heavier jogger and sweat qualities and want to avoid the rib looking too light. Black also works well in ranges because it can be combined across colours and prints without taking focus.

Fabric shops typically keep black rib as a stock colour because it appears in many customers’ basic needs. Smaller clothing producers choose it when they want to standardise rib trims across multiple styles and secure a stable repeat purchase.

Wash at 30 degrees, preferably inside out. Avoid tumble drying so the rib keeps its quality wash after wash.

Combine with fabrics by the metre from Solid colour jersey for a cohesive basic line.

Order from 10m – delivery 1–3 business days in Scandinavia