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Rib knit is a textured double-knit fabric that has vertical ridges (called ribs) in the fabric and is highly stretchy in the crosswise direction. It is made from groups of alternating plain and purl stitches. Rib knits are very stretchy across the grain and fit more snuggly than regular knits. They are commonly used for tight tee shirts, undergarments and dresses; and also at the wrists, waists and necklines of garments, where it is called ribbing. A 1x1 rib has one rib up and one down, while a 2x1 rib has two ribs up and one down.

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