SPECIFICATION OF JERSEY FABRIC
SPECIFICATION OF JERSEY FABRIC POSTED ON APRIL 7, 2023 BY SYAHIRUDDIN KAMAL PROPERTIES OF JERSEY FABRIC Jersey is a soft stretchy, knit fabric that was originally made from wool. Today, jersey is also made from cotton, cotton blends, and synthetic fibers. The right side of jersey knit fabric is smooth with a slight single rib knit, while the backside of jersey is piled with loops. The fabric is usually light-to-medium weight and is used for a variety of clothing and household items. What Are the Origins of Jersey? Jersey was first produced in medieval times in Jersey, Channel Islands hence the name. The fabric was considered as only for menswear and was used to make underwear and fisherman’s sweaters. However, in 1916, Coco Chanel revolutionized the jersey market and introduced the fabric to the women’s fashion industry, making comfortable dresses and coats out of jersey. What Is Jersey Made From? Jersey was originally made from wool, but more sophistica...