Ponte is a type of fabric that is a thick, double knit design produced on double jersey knitting machines). It is one of the firm, stable structures of knits with a subtle sheen and is heavier and thicker than a regular jersey. Ponte is a double knit, weft knitting design produced on Rib/Interlock circular knitting machines by manipulating stockinette stitch, using at least two yarn feeds, looping now on one set of needles, now on the other, to knit two fabrics joined together. It is a double knit fabric structure similar to Milano rib but repeating on four courses. Ponte can be incorporated coarser or finer by selecting the gauge of the knitting machine. The fabric is also known as "Ponte di Roma," which means "Roman Bridge" suggested by the arrangement of loops).
Ponte fabric is a heavier structure than regular knitted fabrics, which are used in tops and T-shirts. It is a combination of rayon, polyester, and spandex. The fabric is tightly woven, which makes it hold its shape, travel well, not fade, and be super comfortable. It rarely wrinkles and wears extremely well. Ponte is suitable for bottoms such as skirts, treggings, jeggings, track pants, shorts, dresses, and jackets).
In summary, Ponte is a type of fabric that is a thick, double knit design produced on double jersey knitting machines. It is a combination of rayon, polyester, and spandex and is suitable for bottoms such as skirts, treggings, jeggings, track pants, shorts, dresses, and jackets.