Category Spandex and Elastane

Spandex and elastane are highly elastic synthetic fibers that confer stretch and shape retention to fabrics.

Is Spandex or Polyester Better for Your Swimsuit?

Spandex & polyester swimwear: properties, suitability, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, care; cotton, wool, silk, nylon, blends.

Repair holes in spandex/stretch fabrics; properties, shrinkage, wash, dye, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon blends.

Poly-spandex blends: prevent shrinkage; properties, washing, dyeing, and care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, blends.

Spandex blends sewing and stitching properties, use, shrinkage, wash, dye, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon blends.

Spandex in volleyball apparel:performance and care;properties,shrinkage,washing,dyeing;cotton,wool,silk,polyester,nylon,blends.

Stretch fabric types and properties: cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, blends; usage, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, and care.

Dye Spandex&synthetics with Rit Dye props, use, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, blends.

Spandex: properties, history, uses; shrinkage, washing, dyeing; care tips for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, blends.

Needle sizes/types for stretch vs woven; properties, shrinkage, wash, dye, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, blends.

Stretch properties of synthetic/blended fabrics: usage, shrinkage, washing, dyeing, care for cotton, wool, silk, polyester nylon.