Polyester Rib Knit with Elastane
| Weight | 180–380 g/m² (5.3–11.2 oz/yd²) In family: 150–500 g/m² · 3 fabrics |
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| Composition | Polyester + elastane (spandex); typically 5–10% elastane (commonly 6–7%), the rest polyester. |
| Knit type | Rib + elastane · Rib |
| Use class | Everyday |
| Stretch | 2-way stretch |
| Knit | A 1x1/2x2 rib knitted with elastane; it adds recovery and durable stretch to the rib’s natural crosswise give. |
| Hand | More elastic than plain rib, hugging the body, springy; the channel texture is retained. |
| Typical use | High-turn cuffs/collars/waistbands · fitted bodies/blouses · sport trims |
| Strength | Elastane strengthens the rib’s crosswise stretch and markedly improves shape retention. |
| Watch for | Elastane is sensitive to heat and long-term laundering; elasticity can fade over time at high temperatures. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | ±5% (typical); ±5–7% may apply on heavy/dense rib and elastane-blended variants |
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| Width | Relaxed open width typically ~70–190 cm; tubular width typically 30–90 cm (Ø). Because rib contracts strongly widthwise, the relaxed width is markedly narrower than off-machine width and is highly sensitive to relax/tension state at measurement |
| Shrinkage (wash) | Post-wash typically ±5% in length/width (length may show a small positive growth). Due to widthwise recovery, rib can show higher dimensional change in WIDTH than single-jersey; under-set goods may reach −6 to −7% in width, while good heat-setting brings it toward ±3% |
| Color fastness | Wash ≥4, rubbing (dry) ≥4 / (wet) ≥3–4, light ≥4–5 (grey/blue scale, min). Typically good for disperse-dyed PES; on dark/bright shades wet rub may sit at the lower bound due to sublimation/migration |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale typically ~20,000–40,000+ cycles; pilling typically grade 3–4 / 4 (ISO 12945), dropping toward 3 on textured/bulky yarn. Plain rib face pills relatively well; textured/bulky yarn or surface fuzz pushes it toward the lower bound |
| Gauge / yarn | Typical machine gauge E14–E24 (coarse cuff/collar rib E14–E18; standard cuff/collar rib E18–E22; fine sport rib up to E24). Yarn typically 75–150 denier PES (DTY textured), 50–75 denier on finer builds; elastane variant adds ~20–40 denier spandex |
These ranges are industry-TYPICAL / indicative values based on construction and fiber, not Fersan’s binding QC measurements. Exact values are confirmed per order, approved sample and lot-based QC report.
Trade & dispatch
| HS heading | 6004.10 — Knitted fabric, width > 30 cm, ≥ 5% elastomeric yarn |
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| Origin | Türkiye — Çorlu, Tekirdağ |
| Packaging | Rolls wound on a cardboard core in a PE bag; roll size planned around container fill |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice · packing list · A.TR movement certificate · transport document |
| Delivery terms | EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation |
The HS heading is indicative; final classification is made by the customs broker based on the sample’s composition, width and finish.
Related reading: Rib, Interlock and Ponte: Choosing the Right Double-Face Knit · Naming in Polyester Knits: When One Fabric Has Many Names · Knit Defects: Spirality, Barré and Holes — Root Cause and Control · Compacting & Residual Shrinkage: How Compactors Lock In Dimensional Stability
Related calculators: Knit weight calculator: loop length to estimated GSM · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator · Waste & Efficiency Calculator — Required Input Quantity
Programmes we use this fabric in: Polyester Rib Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · 4-Way Stretch Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Cycling Jersey Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Sports Bra Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye
Other fabrics in the same family: Polyester Rib Knit (1x1 / 2x2) 150–350 · Interlock (smooth double-knit) 250–500
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Polyester Rib Knit with Elastane produced in?
180–380 g/m² (5.3–11.2 oz/yd²). In family: 150–500 g/m². Weight, composition and color options are defined per request; contact us for samples. The weight ranges are Fersan’s production window; exact figures are confirmed by order and approved sample.
What is Polyester Rib Knit with Elastane made of and how is it knitted?
Polyester + elastane (spandex); typically 5–10% elastane (commonly 6–7%), the rest polyester. A 1x1/2x2 rib knitted with elastane; it adds recovery and durable stretch to the rib’s natural crosswise give.
What is Polyester Rib Knit with Elastane used for?
High-turn cuffs/collars/waistbands · fitted bodies/blouses · sport trims. Elastane strengthens the rib’s crosswise stretch and markedly improves shape retention. Elastane is sensitive to heat and long-term laundering; elasticity can fade over time at high temperatures.
What are the minimum order, lead time and delivery terms?
Minimum order (MOQ): 500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric · Lead time: Typically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch · Sampling: Sampling begins after a short technical consultation · Response time: Quotation requests answered within 2 business days · Delivery terms: EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation.