stockinette

Thân thiện

A baby wears a soft stockinette onesie.

Definition

Noun: 1. A soft, elastic, knitted fabric: Stockinette refers to a specific type of knit fabric characterized by a smooth, flat surface on one side (the "right" side) and a bumpy, textured surface on the other (the "wrong" or "purl" side). It is known for its stretch, recovery, and comfort.

Usage

Stockinette is a technical term primarily used in textiles, knitting, and garment manufacturing. It describes the fabric itself, not a finished garment. - It is the most common and basic knit fabric structure. - The term is often used to specify the type of material, especially for items where softness and stretch are important.

Examples

• "The baby's onesie was made from soft, breathable stockinette."
• "For my first knitting project, I practiced the stockinette stitch to create a smooth scarf."
• "The T-shirt is crafted from premium cotton stockinette for everyday comfort."

Advanced Usage / Notes

• Stockinette Stitch: In hand-knitting, the repetitive pattern of knitting one row and purling the next row creates stockinette fabric. The fabric's name comes from this stitch pattern.
• The fabric can be made from various fibers like cotton, wool, or synthetic blends, which alter its properties (e.g., warmth, moisture-wicking).

Variants and Related Words

• Stockinette stitch (n): The specific knitting technique that produces stockinette fabric.
• Jersey knit (n): A very similar, often synonymous, type of knit fabric. In commercial contexts, "jersey" is a common term for stockinette fabric.

Synonyms

• Jersey (when referring to the fabric type)
• Knitted fabric (general term)
• Single knit (a more technical textile term)

Antonyms / Contrasts

• Woven fabric (e.g., denim, canvas): Fabric created by interlacing threads at right angles, typically with little stretch.
• Rib knit: A different knit structure with vertical ridges, known for being very stretchy and often used for cuffs and collars.
• Garter stitch: Another basic knitting stitch that produces a bumpy fabric on both sides.

Học thuật

Noun

1. knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments

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