2/1 Rib — Black

Description

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
– Construction: Rib knit jersey (2/1)

Black 2/1 rib is a standard choice when you want a heavier rib with a defined texture for trims. This quality is often used for rib bands at waist and hem, necklines, and sleeve finishes on sweatshirts, tracksuits and jersey jackets, where the edge needs to move with the body while still looking crisp.

The high weight gives more body than a classic 230-240 g rib. That makes this rib relevant for production when you sew in heavier jogger and sweat qualities and want to avoid the rib looking too light in the overall appearance. 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 recurs in many customers’ core needs. Smaller apparel producers choose it when they want to standardise rib trims across multiple styles and secure stable reorders.

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

Combine with yardage from Solid colour jersey for a cohesive basics line.

Order from 10m — delivery 1-3 business days in Scandinavia