Knitted, dyed and finished at the Alteks mills, Kahramanmaraş · since 1996

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
Rib

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.

See all 220 colours