Knit structure
Tricot
Tricot is a warp-knit family often made as fine, relatively flat fabric.
Also searched as: Tricot warp knit
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
Many lengthwise yarns are guided into interconnected loops. Tricot machines commonly produce fine structures with relatively simple patterning.
How to recognize it
Look for fine loop columns and a different reverse texture; a close inspection is more useful than stretch alone.
Common uses
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Linings
What to distinguish
Warp knitting uses many lengthwise yarns; weft knitting builds courses from yarn fed across the fabric.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.