tricot

[ tree-koh ]

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.

tricot

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricot¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricot¹

C19: from French, from tricoter to knit, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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

The very origins of this stew are obscured in the depths of its cauldron – it’s likely to be the confluence and evolution of Acadian tricot, French bouillabaisse, Choctaw and African stews.

From The Guardian

His fall collection explored geometric structures rendered in polyurethane bonded with nylon tricot, a material more commonly used for industrial purposes, like car interiors.

From New York Times

A thin, wide pocket with a soft tricot lining is perfect for items that are easily scratched, while a thickly padded back prevents gadgets from digging into you.

From Wall Street Journal

As his grandmother's health deteriorated, Valdez was drawn to bolts of black tricot, a type of nylon gauze.

From Los Angeles Times