stockinet
/,stɔki'net/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of elastic knitted fabric, typically made from cotton or a cotton blend, characterized by its smooth texture and stretchiness. It is commonly used in the manufacture of undergarments, infants' clothing, and other close-fitting garments.
Usage
- Noun:
- Stockinet is a versatile fabric for making comfortable underwear.
- The baby's pajamas were made from soft, breathable stockinet.
- This undershirt is crafted from high-quality stockinet.
Advanced Usage
- "stockinet stitch": In knitting, this refers to the basic knit stitch pattern that produces a fabric with a smooth side (knit) and a bumpy side (purl), similar in appearance and elasticity to commercial stockinet fabric.
- She practiced the stockinet stitch until her swatch was even.
Variants and Related Words
- Stockinette (noun): An alternative, and very common, spelling for . The meanings are identical.
- The pattern calls for stockinette fabric.
Synonyms
- Jersey (noun): A similar type of plain knit fabric, often used interchangeably, though "jersey" can be slightly broader in application (e.g., for T-shirts).
- Knitted fabric (noun phrase): The general category to which stockinet belongs.
Noun
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knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments
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