This Guide contains Information Resources and Directories relating to Ribbed Companies and related Products, Services and Resources. DEFINITION 1 : A soft, plain-knitted fabric using a basic stitch used in weft knitting in which the knitting machines require two sets of needles operating at right angles to each other. Rib knits have a very high degree of elasticity in the crosswise direction. 2 : Commonly used for complete garments and for sleeve bands, neck bands, sweater waistbands, and special types of trims for use with other knit or woven fabrics. Also known as: ribbing , rib knits , Textile Coteles , Gerippte Stoffe , Tessuti a Coste , Las Telas Acanaladas , Telas Com nervuras  DIRECTORY
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