Textile Glossary · Construction · Knit Structure
Single Jersey Knit
Single jersey is the simplest and most common circular knit fabric construction, using one set of needles to create a smooth face and a textured back. It's the standard for premium t-shirts.
Understanding the Term
The knit structure behind your t-shirt.
Single jersey is produced on circular knitting machines using one set of latch needles. Each needle forms one loop per revolution, creating rows (courses) and columns (wales) of interlocking loops. The face side is smooth V-shapes; the back shows horizontal arcs.
It's the lightest knit construction at any given yarn count, which is why it's the default for t-shirts. The single-layer structure provides excellent breathability, natural stretch, and comfortable drape. At 180 GSM, single jersey has enough body to hold its shape without rigidity.
The trade-off is edge curl — single jersey naturally curls at cut edges because of the differential tension between face and back. This is managed during garment construction through proper hemming and edge finishing.
Why It Matters
How knit construction affects the garment.
The foundation that everything else builds on.
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Breathability
Single-layer construction means maximum airflow. The open loop structure creates natural micro-ventilation channels through the fabric.
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Natural Stretch
Jersey knit stretches naturally in width without needing elastane or spandex. Pure cotton single jersey moves with your body.
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Soft Drape
The single-layer weight creates a fluid drape that follows the body's contours. Heavier constructions like interlock can feel more rigid.
Our Standard
Single jersey, 180 GSM, Supima.
We use single jersey construction because it lets the Supima cotton fibre do its job. No double layers to trap heat, no engineered stretch — just pure cotton in the knit structure that's been the gold standard for t-shirts since circular knitting was invented.
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Layer
Single jersey — maximum breathability, minimum weight
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Common Questions
Single jersey — your questions, answered.
Understanding knit constructions.
Interlock is double-knit — smoother on both sides but heavier and less breathable. For a year-round premium t-shirt at 180 GSM, single jersey is the superior choice.
See It in Practice
Single jersey Supima.
Breathable. Light. Premium.
The construction that lets the cotton speak.
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