Wide Drop Needle Rib Fabric

Wide Drop Needle Rib Fabric by the Metre

Wide Drop Needle Rib Fabric is a structured knit with a bold, wide-set ribbed texture that sets it apart from standard rib jerseys. You'll find it here as fabric by the metre, ready to order in the length you need for your next project. This drop needle fabric works well for T-shirts, casual tops and children's clothing, thanks to its combination of stretch and body. The wider rib gives garments more visual texture than a fine rib jersey would, without losing the comfort of a knit.

Composition and Weight

This wide rib jersey is knitted from 95% cotton and 5% lycra, a combination that gives good elasticity while keeping the fabric breathable and soft against the skin. At approximately 210 grams per square metre, it has enough weight to drape well without feeling flimsy. The fabric offers four-way stretch, so it moves in every direction, which makes it easier to work with when fitting patterns for both adult and children's clothing.

Width and Practical Use

The fabric comes in a width of roughly 140 cm, which gives you plenty of room to lay out pattern pieces efficiently, especially useful when cutting larger items like adult T-shirts or dresses. Because of its drop needle structure, the rib pattern is more pronounced than in a narrow rib jersey, giving garments a slightly sportier, more textured look. It's a popular choice for basic tees, leggings, onesies and other children's wear where a bit of stretch and texture add character without adding bulk.

Other Ribbed Fabrics in Our Range

If wide drop needle rib isn't quite what you're after, we stock several other ribbed knits worth a look. Rib Knit Jersey Fabric offers a finer, narrower rib texture, well suited to fitted T-shirts, onesies or children's leggings where a subtler pattern is preferred. Ottoman Rib Jersey Fabric has its own distinct ridged structure, often chosen for casual everyday wear. For something with more depth and a soft handle, Knitted Corduroy Jersey Fabric brings a corduroy-like texture into a stretch knit, useful for trousers, dungarees or jackets. Those working on projects that call for shine or texture beyond rib structures might also want to check our Jersey Glitter Fabric or Scuba Crepe Jersey Fabric.

Ordering and Availability

You can order this drop needle jersey fabric by the metre, in whatever quantity suits your project, whether that's a single metre for a test garment or a larger cut for a production run. Wholesale pricing kicks in from 6 metres onwards, which is useful if you're sewing for a small business or making multiple garments. Not sure about the feel or colour on screen? A fabric sample is available for €0.50, so you can check the texture and weight before committing to a larger order. Everything ships from our warehouse in Tilburg, and our wider range of jersey fabrics gives you plenty of other textures and finishes to combine with this one.

A Solid Choice for Textured Knitwear

Wide Drop Needle Rib Fabric brings a distinctive ribbed texture to knitwear projects, combining stretch, weight and durability in one fabric. Whether you're making T-shirts, children's clothing or casual basics, this drop needle rib fabric gives your makes a bit more visual interest than a plain jersey. Have a browse through the rest of our ribbed and textured knit collection, there's likely a variant here that fits your next project.