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Cuffing provides the elastic finish at sleeves, hems and necklines. It stretches considerably more than the main fabric and always pulls back together again. Here you will find fine rib, coarse rib and chunky knit, plain and striped.

Very elastic
For sleeves and hems
Rib and chunky knit

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Hellgelb 112

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Hellgelb, colour code 112: a friendly, light yellow at 240 gsm. Its fine rib stretches widely, then pulls back together — perfect around sunny children's clothing.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Hellblau 154

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Hellblau, colour code 154: a delicate light blue like a clear spring sky. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy — a soft finish around small garments.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Grau 183

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Grau, colour code 183: a medium, neutral grey without colour cast. Firm at 240 gsm, tested regarding harmful substances — the discreet all-rounder among ribbings.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Hellmint 260

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Hellmint, colour code 260: a very light, delicate mint green. Firm at 240 gsm, tested regarding harmful substances, widely stretchy — fresh around spring clothing.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Mintgrün 261

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Mintgrün, colour code 261: a clear, fresh mint carrying slightly more colour than light mint. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy around sleeves, hems plus necklines.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Mint 263

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Mint, colour code 263: the richest of three mint shades, clear plus fresh. Firm at 240 gsm, widely stretchy, colour-matched to matching outer fabrics.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Smaragd 266

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Smaragd, colour code 266: a deep, luminous green carrying elegant shimmer. Firm at 240 gsm, approximately 100 cm wide — around edges allowed to show colour.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Dunkelgrau 285

Swafing Heike Fine Rib Ribbing Dunkelgrau 285

Fine rib ribbing Heike in Dunkelgrau, colour code 285: a deep, calm grey just short of anthracite. Firm at 240 gsm, tested regarding harmful substances — a discreet frame around almost any fabric.

9,50 EUR
9,50 EUR per meters

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Cuffing is knitted so that raised and recessed ribs alternate. This structure works like a concertina: the fabric gives way strongly and then returns to its original shape. That is why a sleeve cuff stays snug even though a hand fits through it.

Fine rib is the most common type and suits shirts, jumpers and children's clothes. Coarse rib shows wider ribs and feels sturdier, ideal for waistbands and wide finishes. Chunky knit is the thickest and is often used for jackets and cardigans where the cuff is a visible part of the design.

Cuffing is cut shorter than the opening it is sewn to, otherwise it hangs loose. As a rule of thumb it is noticeably shorter than the edge and is stretched evenly while being attached. How much exactly depends on the elasticity and is stated in the sewing pattern.

Good to know

How much shorter should I cut the cuffing?

The sewing pattern gives the length, because it depends on how elastic the cuffing is. In principle the cuff is cut shorter than the opening and stretched while sewing, so that it sits snugly afterwards and does not go slack.

What is the difference between fine rib and coarse rib?

Fine rib has narrow, densely spaced ribs and lies close to the body – the classic choice for sleeves and necklines. Coarse rib shows wider ribs, feels firmer and keeps wide cuffs and waistbands in shape.

Can I use ordinary jersey for cuffs?

Only to a limited extent. Jersey does stretch but it does not recover as strongly. A sleeve would go slack after a few hours of wear. For clean finishes proper cuffing is the better choice.