What's the difference between sweat cloth and rib cloth? What are their characteristics?

Sweat cloth is a kind of weft flat knitted fabric, which has certain elasticity in both warp and weft directions. Sweat cloth has the characteristics of smooth plane, natural cleaning texture, soft and fine texture, comfortable feel, high elasticity, good hygroscopicity and breathability. It has good extensibility, hygroscopicity and breathability, and is often used to make T-shirts, sportswear, underwear and other light clothes. Because of its soft and comfortable characteristics, sweat cloth is also suitable for making close-fitting clothes and casual clothes.

Rib is a kind of knitted fabric. The surface of the fabric is ribbed, and there are many types of rib, such as 1*1 rib, 2*2 rib and 3*3 rib. Cotton is usually used as the raw material for rib production. In recent years, chemical fiber (polyester) rib is also very popular, and it is often used to make close-fitting clothes, such as close-fitting tops, dresses and tights. Because of its thick and strong characteristics, rib fabrics are also often used to make coats, hats and gloves and other clothes that need warmth and texture.

Sweater cloth and rib are knitted fabrics. Sweat cloth pays more attention to softness and comfort, which is suitable for making light casual clothes, while rib pays more attention to texture and warmth, which is suitable for making close-fitting clothes and coats.

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