Item No.
MH2194
- Composition
- 97% polyester / 3% spandex
- Weight
- 250 GSM
- Width
- 61″ (155 cm)
Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China
CABLE KNIT · FABRIC SOURCING
Cable Knit Fabric Manufacturer
Runtang Textile manufactures cable knit fabrics for sweater-look dresses, fitted tops, skirts, trousers and sweatshirts. Choose polyester/spandex, polyester/cotton or 100% cotton with knitted cable patterns. Stock orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour; custom colours start at 200 kg per colour.
10 fabrics online · Explore the details
Collection & Ordering at a Glance
Cable Knit Fabric for apparel brands, garment manufacturers and fabric sourcing teams.
- Stock MOQ
- From 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour
- Custom MOQ
- From 200 kg per colour
- Lab dip
- 3–5 working daysHow lab dips work
- Bulk production
- 15–25 days
- Payment
- T/T · L/C
- Trade terms
- FOB · CIF · DDP
- Inspection
- 4-point system (ASTM D5430), every roll
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Explore Our Cable Knit Fabrics
Explore our online cable knit range, backed by a library of 20 options.
Item No.
MH15001
- Composition
- 93% polyester / 7% spandex
- Weight
- 270 GSM
- Width
- 63″ (160 cm)
Item No.
MH2178
- Composition
- 80% viscose / 15% polyester / 5% spandex
- Weight
- 275 GSM
- Width
- 53.1″ (135 cm)
Item No.
MH2161
- Composition
- 62% polyester / 33% cotton / 5% spandex
- Weight
- 300 GSM
- Width
- 45.3″ (115 cm)
Item No.
MH15002
- Composition
- 85% polyester / 15% spandex
- Weight
- 300 GSM
- Width
- 63″ (160 cm)
Item No.
MH2233
- Composition
- 98% polyester / 2% spandex
- Weight
- 300 GSM
- Width
- 63″ (160 cm)
Item No.
MH15005
- Composition
- 28% cotton / 72% polyester
- Weight
- 310 GSM
- Width
- 66.9″ (170 cm)
Item No.
MH15003
- Composition
- 52.1% polyester / 45.4% cotton / 2.5% spandex
- Weight
- 310 GSM
- Width
- 63″ (160 cm)
Item No.
MH2137
- Composition
- 95% polyester / 5% spandex
- Weight
- 320 GSM
- Width
- 61″ (155 cm)
| Item | Composition | Weight | Width | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH2194 | 97% polyester / 3% spandex | 250 GSM | 61″ (155 cm) | View specifications |
| MH15001 | 93% polyester / 7% spandex | 270 GSM | 63″ (160 cm) | View specifications |
| MH2178 | 80% viscose / 15% polyester / 5% spandex | 275 GSM | 53.1″ (135 cm) | View specifications |
| MH2161 | 62% polyester / 33% cotton / 5% spandex | 300 GSM | 45.3″ (115 cm) | View specifications |
| MH15002 | 85% polyester / 15% spandex | 300 GSM | 63″ (160 cm) | View specifications |
| MH2233 | 98% polyester / 2% spandex | 300 GSM | 63″ (160 cm) | View specifications |
| MH15004 | 100% cotton | 310 GSM | 66.9″ (170 cm) | View specifications |
| MH15005 | 28% cotton / 72% polyester | 310 GSM | 66.9″ (170 cm) | View specifications |
| MH15003 | 52.1% polyester / 45.4% cotton / 2.5% spandex | 310 GSM | 63″ (160 cm) | View specifications |
| MH2137 | 95% polyester / 5% spandex | 320 GSM | 61″ (155 cm) | View specifications |
Looking for More Cable Knit Options?
Our fabric library includes 20 cable knit options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.
What Is Cable Knit Fabric?
Cable knit fabric shows raised, rope-like columns where groups of stitches cross over each other, the pattern associated with fisherman sweaters. Our cable fabrics are knitted on circular machines, either by moving stitches between needles or by jacquard needle selection, so they are sold by the roll for cut-and-sew garments rather than knitted to shape. That makes the cables finer and flatter than on a hand-knit sweater. Our 20 cable qualities mostly weigh 280–310 GSM; polyester/spandex is the largest group, and 8 of the 20 are also jacquard knits. The raised cables add bulk, can snag, and stretch less across the pattern, so allow for pattern matching at side seams.
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Cable Knit Fabrics by Composition
Polyester/spandex covers nearly half of our cable range; cotton blends give a drier, more natural hand.
| Fabric type | Fabric examples | Apparel applications |
|---|---|---|
| Polyester/spandex cable | 250–320 GSM, such as MH15001 (93% polyester / 7% spandex) at 270 GSM | Dresses, fitted tops and skirts |
| Polyester/cotton and polyester/cotton/spandex cable | 300–320 GSM, such as MH15003 (52.1% polyester / 45.4% cotton / 2.5% spandex) at 310 GSM | Trousers, shorts and sweatshirts |
| 100% cotton and cotton/spandex cable | 280–310 GSM, such as MH15004 at 310 GSM | Dresses, skirts and casual trousers |
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Cable Knit Weights for Your Collection
Choose 270–300 GSM cable knit for fitted long-sleeve tops, 280–310 GSM for dresses and skirts, 300–310 GSM for trousers and shorts, and 310–320 GSM for sweatshirts and streetwear pieces.
Below 200 GSM
0 qualities
200–299 GSM
3 qualities
300 GSM and above
7 qualities
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Cable Knit vs Jacquard Knit and Waffle Knit
All three add texture without print; they differ in how the pattern is formed and how bold it looks.
| Feature | Cable Knit | Jacquard Knit | Waffle Knit |
|---|---|---|---|
| How the pattern is formed | Crossed stitches make twisted cables | Needle selection knits motifs into the fabric | Knit and tuck stitches form a grid |
| Look | Raised, rope-like columns | Flat or raised motifs, often multicolour | Square grid of recessed cells |
| Colour | Usually one colour | One or more colours | Usually one colour |
| Typical weights in our library | 280–310 GSM | 200–300 GSM | 200–315 GSM |
| Typical garments | Dresses, fitted tops and skirts | Dresses, tees and streetwear | Tees, polos and lounge sets |
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Cable Knit Fabric Recommendations
Xiwen Zhang, our co-founder and CEO, recommends these cable weights and blends for the sweater-look pieces our customers cut and sew from roll fabric, drawing on our knit fabric experience since 2009.
SWEATER STYLE, DRESS SHAPE
Cable Knit Dresses
- Weight
- 280–310 GSM
- Composition
- Polyester/spandex
- Hand feel
- Textured, soft and stretchy
Read moreRead less — Cable Knit Dresses
Choose 280–310 GSM polyester/spandex cable knit for long-sleeve and sweater dresses. Dresses are the most common use for cable fabric in our library, and the spandex lets a fitted dress follow the body without losing the cable shape.
TEXTURE CLOSE TO THE BODY
Fitted Cable Tops
- Weight
- 270–300 GSM
- Composition
- Polyester/spandex or polyester/viscose/spandex
- Hand feel
- Soft, textured and fitted
Read moreRead less — Fitted Cable Tops
270–300 GSM cable knit works well for fitted long-sleeve tops and layering pieces. A viscose blend softens the hand against the skin, and the cables give a basic top the look of a fine sweater.
PAIRS WITH A CABLE TOP
Cable Knit Skirts
- Weight
- 280–295 GSM
- Composition
- Polyester/spandex or cotton/spandex
- Hand feel
- Textured, with a gentle drape
Read moreRead less — Cable Knit Skirts
For pencil and midi skirts, start with 280–295 GSM cable knit. Cutting the skirt and a top from the same quality makes an easy knit set, and the vertical cables lengthen the line of the skirt.
KNIT TEXTURE FOR THE LOWER HALF
Cable Knit Trousers & Shorts
- Weight
- 300–310 GSM
- Composition
- Polyester/cotton/spandex or polyester/spandex
- Hand feel
- Full and textured
Read moreRead less — Cable Knit Trousers & Shorts
For relaxed trousers and knit shorts, choose 300–310 GSM cable knit in a polyester/cotton/spandex blend. The heavier weight gives the legs body, and the spandex helps the seat and knees recover.
A SWEATER LOOK FOR SWEATWEAR
Cable Sweatshirts & Streetwear
- Weight
- 310–320 GSM
- Composition
- Polyester/spandex or polyester/cotton/spandex
- Hand feel
- Substantial and textured
Read moreRead less — Cable Sweatshirts & Streetwear
310–320 GSM cable knit suits crewneck sweatshirts and relaxed streetwear tops. It gives a sweatshirt shape the texture of a knitted sweater, while staying a cut-and-sew fabric that fits normal sweatshirt production.
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Cable Knit Fabric FAQs
Is a cable texture knitted in or printed?
Knitted in. The cables are formed by crossing stitches during knitting, so the relief is part of the fabric and stays after washing, unlike a printed or embossed cable look.
Is cable knit fabric the same as a cable sweater?
Not quite. Our cable knits are circular-knit fabrics sold by the roll and cut and sewn into garments, so the cables are finer and flatter than on a sweater knitted to shape. Most weigh 280–310 GSM.
Which cable knit weight should I choose for dresses?
Choose 280–310 GSM polyester/spandex cable knit. It has enough body to show the cables and enough stretch for a fitted or straight sweater dress.
What should I test on cable knit fabric?
The raised cables take the rubbing, so pilling and rubbing fastness on dark shades are the first lines for cable dresses, tops and skirts at 250–320 GSM. Polyester/cotton cable for trousers adds shrinkage with the drying method stated, and bursting strength where the trousers are close-fitting.
What is the minimum order quantity for cable knit fabric?
Stock fabric orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour. Custom-colour orders start at 200 kg per colour.
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