---
type: "fabric"
name: "Milano Rib"
slug: "milano-rib"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Rayon"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–300 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/milano-rib"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:18:33.504816+00:00"
---

# Milano Rib

Milano Rib is a durable, structured knit fabric characterized by its distinctive ribbed texture, commonly made from a blend of rayon and polyester.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Rayon, Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–300 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1–2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Milano Rib

Milano Rib is a weft-knit fabric known for its unique ribbed surface, which provides both visual interest and structural integrity. The fabric is typically made from a blend of rayon and polyester, offering a soft hand feel combined with durability and resistance to wrinkling. Its construction allows for a moderate amount of stretch, making it suitable for fitted garments. Commonly used in apparel such as dresses, skirts, and tailored tops, Milano Rib is favored for its ability to maintain shape while providing comfort.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 5
- **Courses per Inch**: 7
- **Knit Gauge**: 14G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 20%
- **Weft Stretch**: 30%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 70
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.3
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: ribbed
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stain Release

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Moisture Wicking
- Anti Pilling

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Skirts
- Tops
- Activewear

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Skirts

Its structured ribbed texture gives dresses and skirts a polished, body-conscious silhouette that holds its shape throughout the day. The rayon-[Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) blend adds a comfortable drape and slight stretch, making it ideal for tailored yet wearable everyday styles.

### Tops & Activewear

The fabric's durability and recovery make it well-suited for fitted tops and activewear, where maintaining shape under movement is essential. Its smooth surface and breathable blend keep the wearer comfortable during both low-intensity workouts and casual daily wear.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry low or lay flat to dry, iron on low heat if necessary.

- Machine wash, max 30°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Iron, low heat
- Do Not Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Milano Rib is particularly popular in contemporary fashion for its versatility and ability to be styled in both casual and formal garments.

- **Regional Names**: Milano, Rib Knit
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, Turkey, Italy
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

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