Sustainable 2x1 Poly-Viscose Lycra Rib
Blend: Polyester / Viscose / Lycra (Commonly 65/30/5 or 60/35/5)
Weight: 220 – 260 GSM (Medium to Heavyweight)
Weave: 2x1 Rib Knit (Double Needle / Distinct Vertical Texture)
Sustainability Focus: Recycled Polyester (rPET) & Eco-Viscose (e.g., Ecovero/Livaeco)
1. Key Features & Benefits
The "Best of Both Worlds" Handfeel:
Viscose Softness: The Viscose content removes the "plastic/scratchy" feel of standard polyester rib, giving it a silky, cool-to-the-touch drape.
Polyester Durability: The Polyester backbone ensures excellent color fastness (no fading) and dimensional stability (no shrinking), ensuring the trim looks new for as long as the garment lasts.
High-Definition Texture & Recovery:
The 2x1 construction creates deep, clearly defined vertical ridges (wales).
Lycra Infusion: Provides powerful "snap-back" recovery. This is critical for cuffs and waistbands on heavy garments like bombers or tracksuits, where weaker ribs would sag over time.
Perfect Color Matching:
Since this blend mirrors the composition of Poly-Viscose Scuba or Ponte Roma fabrics, it dyes identically. You won't get the "shade variation" issues that happen when trying to match a Cotton rib to a Polyester body.
Wrinkle Resistance:
Unlike cotton rib, this blend is naturally resistant to crushing and creasing, maintaining a sharp, premium look even after long wear or packing.
2. Technical Specifications
Property
Value/Description
Composition
Polyester / Viscose / Lycra Blend
GSM Range
220 – 260 g/m²
Construction
2x1 Rib (High Texture, Deep Wales)
Stretch
High Lateral Stretch with excellent recovery
Pilling Resistance
Enhanced (due to Poly/Viscose blend techniques)
Color Fastness
Superior (4-5 Grade) - Excellent for neon/dark colors
Sustainability
GRS (Recycled Poly) + FSC/Canopy Style (Sustainably sourced Viscose)
3. Recommended Applications
Matching Trim (The Primary Use):
Cuffs, Collars, Waistbands: The definitive match for Poly-Viscose Scuba, Interlock, and Ponte Roma garments.
Fashion Knitwear:
Turtlenecks & Mock Necks: The Viscose ensures it is soft enough to wear directly against the sensitive neck area without itching.
Bodycon Dresses: The 2x1 structure hides figure imperfections better than single jersey while providing a sculpted, supportive fit.
Activewear:
Ideal for the cuffs of performance jackets where sweat-wicking (poly) and comfort (viscose) are both needed.
4. Sustainability & Care (The "Easy Maintenance" Angle)
Eco-Story:
Recycled Polyester (GRS): Uses fiber made from post-consumer plastic bottles, reducing landfill waste.
Sustainable Viscose: Sourced from responsibly managed forests with lower water impact than conventional cotton.
Maintenance:
Machine Washable: Durable enough for standard machine washing; does not require the delicate care of wool.
Shrink-Proof: The polyester stabilizes the viscose, ensuring the rib width doesn't shrink significantly in the dryer.
5. Copywriting for Sales / Catalog
Headline: Performance Ribbing with a Silky Touch.
Body Copy:
"Engineered to be the perfect partner to our Premium Scuba and Interlock ranges, this 2x1 Poly-Viscose Lycra Rib redefines trim standards. We’ve blended the durability of Recycled Polyester with the luxurious, fluid handfeel of Sustainable Viscose, finishing it with Lycra for unbeatable recovery.
With a substantial 220-260 GSM weight, this rib offers deep texture and rich color depth that won’t fade or pill. It delivers the structural integrity needed for outerwear cuffs and waistbands, with a softness that makes it perfect for form-fitting fashion tops. It’s the ultimate fusion of longevity, luxury, and sustainability."