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| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Composition | Name knit type, fibre, gauge, and stretch if the mill publishes it. |
| Mass / construction | Fine jersey can be very light. Fleece and heavy interlock sit heavier. |
| Care | Less agitation and lower heat help many knits keep shape. |
| Sample | Stretch the sample as the garment will fit. Cover changes on the body. |
| Common miss | Calling every knit jersey. Rib, interlock, and terry are different. |
Does every knit fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Knit fabric is made by looping yarns. It usually stretches more than a comparable woven. Name knit type, fibre, gauge, and stretch if the mill publishes it.
Can you skip sampling knit fabric?
Stretch the sample as the garment will fit. Cover changes on the body.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword knit fabric?
Knit type, fibre, weight, width, and recovery notes. Calling every knit jersey. Rib, interlock, and terry are different.
