What are the main differences between a good elastic and a weaker one?

The elastics are produced based on different types of materials, which have unique properties such as strength, elasticity and abrasion resistance.

Depending on the elastic you want to use, choose the one that best suits to your needs.

The elastics are wearable, they are a clothing material that can be stretched to fit over the leg or arm.

The elastic has become part of our modern day as it is very useful and versatile, however, there are different qualities of elastic.

The elastic quality depends on two important factors: the material type used for its manufacture (rubber, elastane, polyester, polyamide, etc.) and how the elastic is made. The elastic band manufacturing process includes spinning, knitting, and winding, among others.

The Polyamide elastic is an elastic material that can be easily identified because it stretches less than other types of elastic. When the polyamide is stretched to twice its size, it will shrink back to one-third of its original size. This type of elastic is normally used for waist in jeans and active wear.

The Polyamide as highly resistant to abrasion and chemicals, making it a good quality elastic.

However, if this type of fabric is subjected to heat or friction, the fibers break easily, which can lead to poor recovery performance after stretching and tearing within the fabric itself. Therefore, this type of elastic may be weaker than other types and is not suitable for knee socks, etc.

The Rubber has a very strong resistance to heat and abrasion, so it is often used in swimwear or lingerie to provide support. However, rubber is also quite inflexible compared to other elastics such as polyester and polyamide. The rubber cannot be stretched more than once; therefore, it is not suitable for underwear that requires repeated stretching.

The Polyamide has good recoil properties between stretches, but can withstand high temperatures like rubber. Polyamide offers the best combination of durability and elasticity of all three types of elastic.

The Elastic is a must-have fabric in our modern world. You can find this versatile material in many clothes to provide support, comfort and style to your clothes. However, the higher the quality of the elastic, better – as you will have less problems with loosening or tearing your clothes due to the poor quality of the elastic.

Adifafe offers several types of elastic, completely customized to the needs of your business sector. And based on this material, has at your disposal several types of products such as elastic tapes, elastic for masks, elastic cords, Jacquard Elastics, among others.

Elastic Jacquard

w/ metallic yarn

Elastic cord

Polyester

Elastic tape

for masks

Elastic Jacquard

Polyamide

What kind of elastics should I choose if I want a durable clothes?

The Rubber has very strong resistance to heat and abrasion, so it is often used in swimwear or lingerie to provide support. However, rubber is also quite inflexible compared to other elastics such as polyester and polyamide due to its composition.

Polyamide is highly resistant to abrasion and chemicals, making it a good quality elastic product. Polyamide offers the best combination of durability and elasticity of all three types of elastic. You can find this versatile material in many garments and it provides support, comfort and style to your clothes.

Now that you know many different elastic materials types used to make clothes and shoes, try to choose different fabrics when looking for an elastic product that meets your needs!

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