Rib Crop Top - KaTik

The Rib Crop Top offers minimalist perfection with its sleek silhouette and versatile design. This fitted sleeveless top features a classic high neckline, a comfortable ribbed texture that provides gentle stretch, and a cropped length that hits just above the natural waist. Available in essential black and crisp white, this piece serves as a foundation for countless styling options. Pair with high-waisted bottoms for a balanced silhouette, layer under jackets and cardigans for added dimension, or wear as a standalone piece during warmer weather. The streamlined design transitions effortlessly from casual to formal settings, making it a true wardrobe essential.

Artist/Maker

This garment is part of KaTik's signature collection, showcasing our commitment to ethical production and sustainable materials. KaTik is a Cambodian social enterprise dedicated to transforming the fashion industry through innovative approaches to waste reduction, ethical manufacturing, and circular design. Our team of skilled artisans and designers works with rescued textiles to create contemporary pieces that are both environmentally responsible and fashion-forward.

Process

Each step of our production process focuses on quality, sustainability, and accessibility - from material selection to final quality checks. Created from carefully selected rescued materials that would have otherwise gone to waste, this garment is crafted using low-waste and zero-waste production and design techniques. By choosing this style, you're supporting local makers and designers and helping build a more sustainable fashion industry in Cambodia.

Materials

This top is created from carefully selected deadstock ribbed jersey, rescuing high-quality materials that would otherwise go to waste. The structured ribbed texture provides excellent stretch recovery and durability while offering a comfortable, body-hugging fit. Each piece helps reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint by extending the lifecycle of existing materials.

Care

Garment care: We believe in creating fashion that lasts. To keep your knit garment looking its best while minimizing environmental impact: Wash in cold water using gentle cycle, Lay flat or hang to dry in shade to maintain shape, Steam rather than iron if needed, Wash with similar colors, Consider spot cleaning when possible, Avoid hanging wet knits on sharp hangers. These care practices help extend your garment's life while reducing energy use and protecting our waterways.

Sizing and Fit

This top features a fitted silhouette that follows the body's natural contours. The ribbed fabric offers comfortable stretch that accommodates various body types. For detailed measurements, please refer to our size guide. The cropped length is designed to hit just above the natural waistline.

Impact

By using deadstock fabric, this garment reduces waste, water, and carbon compared to traditional production. More information coming soon!