2 · 220 colours
Rib Fabric Manufacturer
Rib alternates face and reverse wales in columns, giving an elastic structure. Its lateral stretch and recovery are what decide how a neckband, cuff or waistband behaves after wear.
- Weight range
- 190–300 g/m²
- Compositions
- 95% cotton, 5% elastane
- Typical end uses
- Neckbands, cuffs and waistbands
- Fitted tops
- Underwear and layering

Buying notes
1x1 rib is the classic trim for neckbands and cuffs and a close-fitting body fabric. 2x2 rib has deeper wales and more stretch across the width.
Rib articles
A colour card dyed on fabric, not printed on paper
Each of the 220 colours is a real dyed fabric swatch with its own ALK code. Quote the code and we dye that shade on the fabric you order.
