Elastane

What does elastane means?

By Richard Davis, President, Tek Textil At Tek Textil, we specialize in all manner of fabric technology, and get deep into the characteristics of what makes performance-wear perform, and makes specialty garments, well, special. Today we’ll talk about elongation and compression in knit fabrics. First, let’s clear up a misconception that many consumers and even some manufacturers…

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Elastane Polyester

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an improved (up-to-date) insight into the environmental burden of textiles made of the base materials cotton, polyester (PET), nylon, acryl, and elastane. The research question is: Which base material and which life cycle stage (cradle-to-gate as well as cradle-to-grave) have the biggest impact on the environment? Methods Life…

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Polyester and elastane fabric

We’re just about ready to get started with cutting and sewing the bodysuit, so let’s take a look at some of the basic techniques and stitches you’ll need when sewing with stretch fabrics. No, you don’t need a serger! But if you happen to have access to one, this is a great opportunity to fire it up because it’s an amazing tool for spandex sewing. There are a couple of main…

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