Well that is a good question. Yes there is a difference between the two.
Kevin posts a good explanation about this on his blog about T-shirts - Common Threadz.
Essential difference: Rib knit is stretchy, jersey knit isn’t. Ribbed knit are usually more fitted, and consequently popular for many girls styles. Jersey knit is what you find most mens styles offered in. Your standard traditional men’s t-shirt is jersey knit. There has been a move towards ribbed knit in general however across many markets.
Think of ribbed knit like the weave of a cheap Chinese finger trap you win at the arcade. and think of jersey knit like your more traditional grid.
I hope this helps you find the t-shirt you are looking for - I would say that ribbed knits offer a more fitted shirt - the stretchy fabric fits closer to the body.
The Men’s Jersey t-shirt is a jersey t-shirt.
The Junior’s cap sleeve t-shirt is a rib. I think you can kind of see the ribbing in this picture.
Lindsay Patross
Dave
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