It is a product obtained by combining different fibers such as rubber, polyester, polypropylene, cotton, and polyamide with natural rubber. It is produced with different techniques to meet the needs. The main ones of these techniques are; the weaving technique, knitting technique, and braiding technique.
Woven elastic is obtained by mixing fiber and rubber in weaving machines with the weaving technique. This technique is one of the narrow-woven fabric types that can be woven from 6 mm wide to 400 mm wide. It is the strongest and most durable tire type due to its vertical and horizontal protrusions… Also known as non-slip elastic.
Woven elastic is more durable than knitted elastic and braid elastic and does not roll. The stretchable narrow woven elastic is easily restored after any stretching or pulling. There is no deformation on the elastic, it does not lose its memory, and it returns to its original state after being stretched and released.
There are many different woven elastic products in terms of pattern, weight, and elasticity. The main ones are; textile elastic, garment elastic, folded elastic, silvery elastic, printed elastic, shoelace and shoelace elastic.
Knitted Elastic is obtained by knitting fiber and rubber in knitting machines. It is a type of fabric knitted from 2mm to 100mm. It is a soft rubber that does not shrink again when stretched, as less latex and yarn are used compared to woven and knitted rubber. Due to its softness, can be sewn directly to the fabric in contact with the skin. It is also used in light and medium-weight fabrics where less rigid elasticity is needed. The main types of knitted elastic are underwear elastic, pound elastic, standard knitted elastic, reinforced knitted elastic and buttoned elastic.
Braided elastic is obtained by braid the natural rubber latex product of yarns such as rubber, polyester, polypropylene, and cotton. Braiding elastic is produced by the braid technique. It has longitudinal parallel projections. All braided elastics, whether made of polyester yarn, cotton yarn, or polypropylene yarn, perform the same function; shrink when stretched, but always return to their normal size thanks to their excellent stretch retention. In short, we can call it a tire that does not lose its memory.
Braided rubber is often used for applications requiring higher quality material at narrow widths. It also rolls more easily than woven or knit elastics and may tend to lose tension if sewn. For this reason, it is generally recommended to use braided elastic for sleeves, not for sewing directly onto fabric. However, with some sleeves (such as waistbands), braided rubber is not the best choice due to its tendency to roll. Better results are achieved on sleeves, collars or other areas where rolling is not a big issue. These are our Braided elastic; flat elastic ,round elastic cord, baby elastic and knitted belt elastic.
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