Differences Between Plain Knit Fabric and Rib Fabric:-

Difference Between Plain Knit Fabric and Rib Fabric:

PLAIN KNIT FABRIC:-

The simplest and most basic structure is the ”plain knit” which is also called ”single knit”. Plain is a knit structure family, which is produced by the needles of only one set off needle with all the loops intermeshed in the same direction. Plain knitting is still a very popular technique with many knitted fabrics. Although the plain knit family encompasses a great number of structures all produced on a single needle bed.

Fig: Plain knit fabric structure ref by printerest.

End uses of Plain knit fabric:-

1) Knitwear

2) Hosiery

3) Underwear

4) T-Shirt

5) Pyjamas6)Sportswear

6) Baby clothes.

7) Fully fashioned knit wear etc.

Fig: Plain knit fabric ref by printerest.

Rib Fabrics:-

Rib, also called ‘Double-knit’ is the second family of knit structures. Rib requires two sets of needles operating in between each other so that wales of face stitches and wales of back stitches are knitted on each side of the fabric. Rib fabrics are knitted on machines with two sets of needles. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the crosswise direction.

Fig: Rib structure ref by printerest.

End uses of Rib Fabric:-

Rib fabric is suitable for collars, handcuffs, waistbands, warm outerwear, underwear, socks, swimwear and special types of trims for use with other knit or woven fabric.

Fig of rib fabric:-

Difference Between Plain Knit Fabric and Rib Fabric:-

 Plain Fabric &              Rib Fabric &

M/C:-                             M/C:-

1. Face side and,        1. Face and Back

Back side of fabric.   Side of fabric are

 are different               are same.

2. Less expensive.     2. Expensive.

3. Lighter fabric         3. Heavier fabric.

4. Produce by S/J.     4. Produce by 

M/C.                              Double Jersey m/c.

5. The m/c. contains  5. The m/c. contains noDial.                           Dial.

6. The m/c. contains   6. The m/c.contains Sinker.                             no Sinker.

7. The m/c. contains   7. The m/c

one set of needles .      contains two set of

                                        needles.

8. Extensibility:              8) Extesibility:-

a) Length wise –,          c) Length wise-

 10 to 20%.                    50 tobl 80% (1'1) rib

b) Width wise –,           d) Width wise-

30 to 40%.                     30 to 45% (for 1´1                                           rib)

9. Thickness &,            9) Thickness &,

Warmth:-                       Warmth:-

Thicker and wormier   Much thiker and

than plain woven         wormier than plain

made from same         woven from the 

yarn.                               same yarn.

10. Curling:-                  10. Curling:-

Tendency to curl.         No tendency to curl.

11. End use:                 11. End use:

Ladies stocking,           Socks, cuffs warm

 fine cardigan,              outer wear, under 

men and ladies’           wear etc.

 dresses, sweater ,

etc.

Ref:-https://www.textilelearner.net