Four-Way Stretch Fabric

Four-Way Stretch Fabric

• 4-way stretch fabrics like spandex should definitely be on your radar.
• These innovative fabrics can stretch in both directions, crosswise and lengthwise, making them the perfect choice for clothing that needs to move and bend with your body.
• Unlike elastic, which is a notion rather than a fabric, stretch fabrics like spandex were developed from the scientific effort to create fibers using neoprene.
• In 1958, commercial stretch fabrics, known as “elastomeric,” were introduced to the market, including spandex and elastane (often branded as “Lycra”).
• Thanks to their unique properties, stretch fabrics have revolutionized the fashion industry, simplifying the construction of clothing and enabling designers to create comfortable and stylish garments.
• Stretch fabrics were first used in swimsuits and women’s bras and later made their way into the mainstream market in the early 1990s.
• Today, they are widely used in sports clothing and many other applications.
• But it’s not just clothing that benefits from stretch fabrics.
• These materials have also been adapted for many artistic and decorative purposes.
• Stretch fabric structures can create contemporary-looking design elements that have many uses in corporate theatre and event production.
• Available in a variety of colours
• Enquire for colour chart and availability
• https://www.decor-essentials.com/fabric-sample-charts/
• 200gsm
• Width 150cm
• Average roll size 55m
• Metres per 1kg – 3.06m
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• Watch this video on how to sew four-way stretch fabric

PU:24/07/20