tricot

American  

[tree-koh] / ˈtri koʊ /

noun

1. a warp-knit fabric of various natural or synthetic fibers, as wool, silk, or nylon, having fine vertical ribs on the face and horizontal ribs on the back, used especially for making garments.

2. a kind of worsted cloth.

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tricot British  

/ ˈtriː-, ˈtrɪkəʊ /

noun

1. a thin rayon or nylon fabric knitted or resembling knitting, used for dresses, etc

2. a type of ribbed dress fabric

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Etymology

Origin of tricot

1870–75; < French: knitting, knitted fabric, sweater, derivative of tricoter to knit ≪ Germanic; akin to German stricken to knit

Example Sentences

“It used to be just cotton, but now Lycra, tricot, spandex, Spanette, latex and nylon are all blended together to achieve specific purposes,” says Jené Luciani Sena, author of “The Bra Book.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2021

Its shell is fully waterproof, the light tricot lining just warm and wicking enough for comfort during strenuous activity in cool, wet weather.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2019

Coco introduced the tricot sailor frock and the pullover sweater, unearthed wool jersey from its longtime service as underwear fabric and put it to use in soft, clinging dresses.

From Time Magazine Archive

He trotted over to Saks Fifth Avenue, asked the rather elegant salesman for one pair of men's nylon tricot boxer shorts, pure black.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since 1840 the name tricot has been applied to finely woven woolen cloth, the weave of which is intended to imitate the face effect of a knitted fabric.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)