Ribbed Fabric With Vertical Stripes Supplier

Shaoxing Keqiao Maozan Textile Co., Ltd. is a knitted fabric manufacturer based in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, China, working inside the China Textile City industrial cluster. As a Ribbed Fabric With Vertical Stripes Supplier, we produce striped rib knits for underwear, base layers, camisoles, slim-fit tops, knitted sets and loungewear, and we run ODM/OEM programs from first sample through repeat order.

Vertical Rib Construction and What It Gives the Garment

Ribbed fabric with vertical stripes is built on a rib knit base. Alternating face and reverse wales run lengthwise through the fabric, and the stripe effect comes from how those wales are grouped or coloured during knitting, which gives a raised, three-dimensional surface with clear continuous lines.

The rib base supplies cross-width extensibility and recovery. A body-hugging garment stretches without pulling tight and returns to shape rather than bagging at the elbow, knee or seat, while the vertical line makes the wearer look sleeker and adds design depth to otherwise plain styles.

• Soft, plush hand feel with a fine surface texture suited to close-to-body wear
• Stable stripe alignment that does not distort when the fabric is stretched on the machine
• Good recovery for cuffs, waistbands, neckbands and fitted panels
• Decorative value for basic programmes without adding print or finishing steps

Our Ribbed Knit Range and Where Each Type Fits

The striped rib sits within our wider Ribbed Fabric family, so a single development can combine striped rib bodies with plain rib trims.

Fibre and Blend Selection

• Cotton with spandex — breathable, dry-touch surface for everyday bodywear and fitted tops; the spandex content sets the stretch and recovery behaviour.
• Modal blends — soft, smooth and slightly heavier in drape, used where a premium feel and deeper rib relief are wanted.
• Lenzing™ viscose — cool handle with good colour depth for striped ribs in underwear and base layers.
• Polyester and polyester blends — dimensionally stable, easy-care options for high-turnover programmes and home-textile applications.
• OEKO-TEX certified fabric options are available across the knitted range for programmes that carry that requirement.

Application Fit Across Apparel, Home Textiles and Accessories

Vertical stripe rib earns its place where a soft, stretch surface also has to carry a repeat line. In underwear it stays close-fitting with a delicate texture; in base layers it holds comfortable stretch while lifting the visual depth of the garment; in camisoles, slim tops and knitted sets the stripe does the styling work on its own.

• Underwear, briefs and seamless-style bodywear
• Base layers and thermal tops where stretch and recovery matter
• Camisoles, tanks and slim-fit tops
• Knitted sets and coordinates, often paired with a Stretch Single Jersey bottom or panel
• Loungewear and home-textile pieces that use a ribbed surface with a repeat line
• Garment accessories such as cuffs, neckbands and waistbands where a narrow stripe reads as trim

Configuration Options We Build Into Each Order

Every striped rib development is fixed around a working point: the end garment, the machine it will be cut on and the hand feel the market expects. We translate that into the knitting and finishing route before bulk.

• Stripe geometry — stripe width and repeat pitch, from fine pinstripe effects to wide block stripes, in single or multiple colours
• Weight and width — gramme weight per square metre and usable width matched to the pattern and cutting plan
• Stretch and recovery — cross-width extension and return-to-shape targets, with modulus that keeps seams flat
• Hand feel and finishing — softening and surface finishing selected against the agreed handle reference
• Roll form — open-width or tubular presentation, roll length, winding tension, wrapping and labelling
• Colour — colour approval against a submitted reference before bulk knitting begins

Quality Control, Testing and Acceptance

We work to full-process quality management: inspection follows each production step, and finished fabric passes a final inspection set against the customer's requirements and international standards. In-house laboratory equipment supports the checks that matter most for a striped rib.

In-Process Checks

Yarn lot, knitting condition, stripe repeat and relaxation are monitored as the fabric is produced, so deviation is corrected before the roll is finished rather than after cutting.

Final Inspection Characteristics

• Weight per square metre and usable width against the approved specification
• Stripe pitch, line straightness and continuity across the full roll
• Cross-width stretch and recovery after relaxation
• Colour against the approved standard, including colourfastness to wash and rub where specified
• Dimensional stability after the agreed wash cycle
• Surface appearance: needle lines, drop stitches, holes, dirt and oil marks
• Roll length, join frequency, wrapping and shipping marks

Sampling, OEM/ODM Support and Reorders

We provide flexible ODM/OEM customization: sample yardage for fit and drape trials, colour approval, then bulk production on the agreed construction. Small-batch sampling and quick reorders are part of our service model, which suits seasonal programmes that start narrow and expand once a style proves itself.

Inquiries received on weekdays are answered within 12 hours. Our location in Keqiao keeps yarn sourcing, knitting, finishing and logistics close together, which shortens the loop on development changes and repeat orders.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

• End product, garment construction, seam type and whether the fabric is used flat or as trim
• Target weight (GSM), usable width and roll form
• Fibre blend and yarn type, including named fibre requirements such as Lenzing™ viscose
• Stripe width, repeat pitch, number of colours and colour references
• Stretch and recovery target across the width, plus any modulus requirement
• Hand-feel reference and finishing expectation
• Colourfastness and dimensional stability requirements
• Roll length, packing, labelling and carton marks
• Sampling quantity, bulk order volume and expected repeat pattern
• Compliance requirements, including OEKO-TEX certified options
• Delivery destination and shipping terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ribbed fabric with vertical stripes used for?

It suits underwear, base layers, camisoles, slim-fit tops, knitted sets and loungewear, where a soft stretch surface needs a decorative vertical line. The same structure also works for cuffs, neckbands and waistbands when a narrow stripe is wanted as trim.

Can you match a specific stripe width, colour and fabric weight?

Yes. Stripe width and repeat pitch are set at the knitting stage, weight and usable width are fixed against your cutting plan, and colour is approved against your reference before bulk knitting starts.

Which fibre blends are available for striped rib?

Cotton-spandex, modal blends, Lenzing™ viscose and polyester blends are the main routes, and we select the blend from the required hand feel, stretch level and care label rather than the other way round.

Do you support OEM/ODM development and small-batch sampling?

We do. Maozan Textile develops striped rib styles to customer artwork and specification, supplies sample yardage for trials, and keeps quick reorder capacity for styles that move into repeat production.

How is quality controlled before shipment?

Inspection follows each production step, and finished fabric receives a final inspection against the agreed specification and international standards. Our laboratory equipment covers the weight, width, stretch, recovery, colour and stability checks that decide acceptance.

Are OEKO-TEX certified options available?

Yes — OEKO-TEX certified fabric options are offered across our knitted range. State the requirement with the target specification so the correct option is quoted from the start.