Depending on the pattern, a mosaic-knit fabric may be stiff and tense, due to the many slipped stitches; such fabrics may be better for coats and jackets, which do not require as much drape.
Depending on the pattern, a mosaic-knit fabric might be rigid and tight, owing to numerous slipped stitches; such fabrics may be more suitable for coats and jackets, which do not need as much flow.