What is tricot fabric?

Tricot comes from the French verb tricoter, which means to knit. Tricot fabric has a unique zigzag structure with texture on one side and smooth on the other side. This makes the fabric to be soft and also very sturdy for sportswear and activewear.

Construction of Tricot Fabric

Tricot fabrics are produced on a flat knitting machine, not on a circular knitting machine. They have an excellent wrinkle and slip resistance, as well as good drape-ability. A tricot knit is ideal for activewear, especially when composed of nylon spandex or polyester spandex blends. These blends make the fabric to breathe and not cling to the body, while also providing the support and the comfort of a 4-way stretch fabric.

Tricot Characteristics

Tricot is a warp-knit fabric. This means it has continuous lengthwise columns of loops. The difference between warp knitting and weft knitting is that each needle loop its own thread. The needles produce parallel rows of loops that create the interlocked zigzag pattern.

These lengthwise loops are what give this fabric a smooth surface on the face and a textured back. This structure creates ribs on the front and crosswise ribs on the back. This makes the tricot both soft and an incredibly durable knit structure.

This knitting process creates a soft and flexible tricot that is not easy to entangle or run easily. High-quality tricot will not build up a static electricity or cling to the body to ensure that it is comfortable to wear. Tricots come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Overall, due to this construction, tricots have a sturdy and enjoyable handle. Tricot fabrics can stand up to a good level of day-to-day wear and tear during any activity. This makes it an ideal fabric for close-fitting comfort stretch apparel, such as swimwear, sportswear, lingerie, and even some outerwear types.

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