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Black 2x1 bamboo rib knit combines a distinct ribbed structure with a soft, semi-matte finish, making it suitable both for details and as the base of an entire style. Black gives the surface an orderly appearance and emphasizes the regular rhythm of the ribs without taking away the knit's soft character. The fabric can be used traditionally for bands, finishes, and other pieces requiring resilience, or as the basis of a top, T-shirt, leggings, or simple dress. Full opacity provides flexibility in designs where the rib knit should serve as the main fabric rather than just a complement.
The knit is highly elastic, stretches in two directions, and returns to its original shape well after stretching. This behavior matters in fitted styles because the garment can follow movement while retaining an attractive shape. Resistance to stretching out and distortion works well in leggings, tops, and bodysuits, as well as details regularly stretched during use. Despite its weight of 260 GSM, the knit drapes softly, so a fitted style does not have to look stiff or heavy. This allows the distinct ribs to be used over larger garment areas as well.
The fabric can be sewn into shirts, T-shirts, tops, tunics, leggings, and simple dresses, including styles for spring and summer. Its stretch also suits athletic leggings, underwear, pajamas, and comfortable clothing for home. In children's designs, it works well for bodysuits, leggings, skirts, and dresses, while smaller pieces can be used for headbands or neck gaiters. This allows the same black rib knit to appear in several elements of one collection: as the main fabric in one style and as a recurring detail in others.
Black rib knit pairs well with snow white, light beige, beige, and cappuccino when the design should remain understated and timeless. Forest green and navy allow a darker, more muted palette to be built, while mint and raspberry pink can introduce stronger contrast. The regular ribs add surface texture, so even with a limited number of colors, the finished design is not visually flat. Black can remain the shared base of several styles or serve as a finish that brings order to the entire collection.
The combination of 96% bamboo and 4% spandex provides a very soft, smooth hand and high resilience. The knit is delicate and pleasant against the skin, while its breathable character increases wearing comfort on warmer days as well. A weight of 260 GSM provides full opacity with a lightweight to medium-thickness feel, making the fabric suitable for both details and entire garments. The 100 cm width is convenient for planning smaller pieces, finishes, and accessories, while larger styles require deliberate pattern placement.
Black bamboo rib knit is easy to wash and care for. The fabric wrinkles little and retains its color and shape well after washing, making it suitable for clothing intended for regular wear. The combination of softness, resilience, full opacity, and ease of use allows it to be used in comfortable everyday wardrobes as well as athletic, home, and children's designs.
| Width (+/- 5%) | 100 CM |
|---|---|
| Weight (+/- 5%) | 260 GSM |
| Performance | 3,85 |
| Type | RIB, RIB-2-1-260 |
| Application | BLOUSES, DRESSES, LEGGINGS, SPRING AND SUMMER DRESSES, T-SHIRTS, TOPS, TUNICS, SPORTS LEGGINGS, HOMEWEAR, PYJAMAS, SLEEPWEAR, UNDERWEAR, BODYSUITS, CHILDREN'S DRESSES, CHILDREN'S LEGGINGS, CHILDREN'S SKIRTS, HEADBANDS, SNOODS |
| Colour | BLACK |
| Thickness and weight | LIGHTWEIGHT, MEDIUM-WEIGHT |
| Hand feel | DELICATE, PLEASANT TO THE TOUCH, SMOOTH, SOFT, VERY SOFT |
| Surface and appearance | SEMI-MATTE, SMOOTH |
| Elasticity | GOOD SHAPE RECOVERY, HIGHLY STRETCHY, STRETCHY, TWO-WAY STRETCH |
| Drape | DRAPES BEAUTIFULLY, SOFT DRAPE |
| Breathability and comfort | COMFORTABLE TO WEAR, GENTLE ON THE SKIN, PLEASANT AGAINST THE SKIN |
| Thermal properties | ALL-SEASON, LIGHTWEIGHT FOR WARM DAYS |
| Transparency | OPAQUE |
| Durability | RESISTANT TO STRETCHING, RESISTS DEFORMATION |
| Care and use | EASY CARE, EASY TO WASH, GOOD COLOUR RETENTION, LOW WRINKLE TENDENCY, RETAINS ITS SHAPE WELL AFTER WASHING |
| Functional properties | BREATHABLE, EASY CARE |
| Material type | KNIT FABRIC |
| Knit construction | DOUBLE-BED KNIT |
| Structure / weave | 2X1 RIB KNIT, FINE RIB, RIBBED |
| Finish | NO SPECIAL FINISH |
| Seasonality | ALL-SEASON, SPRING, SUMMER |
| Opacity level | FULL OPACITY |
| Style / collection character | BABYWEAR, CASUAL, FASHION, HOMEWEAR, KIDSWEAR, LOUNGEWEAR, PREMIUM, SLEEPWEAR, UNDERWEAR |
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