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rib knit, cotton lycra and waffle fabric in a white and green tree print

Why the Same Print Looks Different on Different Fabrics

Ever ordered the same print on two different fabric bases and noticed the colours don't quite match side by side? This is due to chemistry doing exactly what they're supposed to. Here's what's actually going on.

Holly Browne

Oct 163 min read

Understanding Knit Fabric

Two fabrics can both say: 95% cotton / 5% lycra but behave completely differently because one is rib knit and one is French Terry.

Holly Browne

Sep 172 min read

Cotton lycra fabric in the print Chasing Stardust, featuring bears and forests on a night sky background as a romper on a child standing in a pine forest.

Cotton Lycra vs Rib Knit vs French Terry: What’s the Difference?

While different types of knit fabrics often have the same fibre content (95% cotton, 5% spandex) they behave very differently, and choosing the wrong one can completely change the fit and feel of your finished garment.