Ponte is a thick, double knit fabric design produced on double jersey knitting machines. It is one of the firm, stable structures of knits with a subtle sheen. This fabric is heavier and thicker than a regular jersey. As with most of the other double knit designs, Ponte is reversible.

What does Ponte mean in leggings?

Ponte Pants Definition

Ponte Pants are a mixture of leggings, trousers and skinny jeans all rolled into one. They're a leggings hybrid, made from a double knit process. They might be called ponte leggings or ponte trousers as well as ponte pants. They're firmer than leggings because of the double knit process.

What is meant by Ponte?

/ˈpɑː a type of cloth used for making clothes that is similar to thick jersey (= soft thin cloth, usually made from wool, cotton, or silk): Ponte is heavier than a cotton jersey with less stretch. a pair of ponte leggings.