Knitting arranged yarn into complex shapes rather than straight lines. The shapes can deform, which would not happen if the yarn was linear.
How to get the accurate stretchability of fabric knitted
Fabric that is gray melange has printed color at intervals. Knit means the fabric in woven or knitted.
Interlock fabric is a variation of rib knit construction. Similar to a Jersey knit except both front and back of the fabric look identical. Double knit construction makes this a thicker knit fabric. Interlock is the tightest weave, gives the smoothest surface and the finest hand. The fabric is extremely soft, firm and absorbent.
Pique is a a knit weave. "Cotton knit" is not a weave but a content and fabric. By cotton knit i assume you are asking about the fabric of the regular t-shirts, that wave is know as Jersey (Single Jersey in technical terms)
Double-knit interlock fabric with stand-out stability and firmness that's perfect for suiting. Ponte fabric has a subtle sheen and incredible durability.
ITY = Interlock Twist Yarn - knit jersey fabric
knit?
stretchability
roll weight X 19.685 / dia gsm of th fabric = metre of the fabric
A "knit" fabric will stretch, either side to side and/or up to down, but a "woven" fabric will not stretch.
I think the best fabric for a maxi needs to be something light weight like a knit fabric.
It's 58% polyester and 40% rayon, and is a knit fabric that has some spandex to make it stretchy.