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| Check | knit fabric | stretch fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Knit fabric is made by looping yarns. It usually stretches more than a comparable woven. | See the stretch fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Soft and mobile. Fine gauges feel smoother than open loops. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Fine jersey can be very light. Fleece and heavy interlock sit heavier. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | T-shirts, dresses, loungewear, activewear, and knitwear. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Can grow, ladder, or show through when stretched. Edges may curl. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
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.
