a term sometimes used for soft, plain stitch, knit jersey used for underwear & other apparel.

knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments

or stocking stitch A pattern consisting of alternating rows of knit (plain) and purl stitches; one of the foundations of knitting.

A single knit fabric which derives its name from stocking stitch traditionally used in the manufacture of socks and stockings. Stockinette is now associated with cotton cleaning cloths, although it can be used for nightwear or dresses. Although similar in weight it is generally looser than the knitted fabric used in the manufacture of T shirts.

Tubular open-ended cotton or nylon material.