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Glossary

What is Rib?

A weft-knit structure made on two needle beds, alternating knit and purl columns; stretches and recovers well widthwise and does not curl.

This term in other languages

Arabicريب
FrenchCôtes
TurkishRibana

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Weft knits vs warp knits: single jersey, rib, interlock and other common structures

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