Menu
Your Cart

Elastic & Waistbands

Professional Elastic Solutions for Every Application

From braided elastic to specialized lingerie elastics, this comprehensive guide covers 21 different elastic types with their specific applications, material compositions, and technical advantages. Perfect for textile professionals, manufacturers, and designers seeking the right elastic solution for their projects.

 

Braided Elastic

TRES LASTIK
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Waistbands, legbands, sleeves, neckbands and swimwear
Features Used in casing (tunnel) application. Not as thick as woven elastic.

Bra Strap Elastic

LINGERIE
Material Lycra/Nylon
Uses Lingerie, bra straps, and other fine apparel
Features Smooth, flat, has a decorative sheen. Soft and comfortable against the skin.

Button Hole Elastic

ADJUSTABLE
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Children's waistbands
Features Adjusts waistbands. Button holes are cut into the elastic and are evenly spaced throughout.

Clear Plastic Swimwear

CHLORINE RESISTANT
Material Polypropylene
Uses Swimwear, activewear and seam stabilizer in knits
Features Light and thin. Chlorine resistant.

Cord Elastic

BEADING
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Ski and wind jackets
Features For beading and gathering, and button loops.

Draw Cord

EXPANDABLE
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Waistbands (usually in sportswear)
Features Soft to the skin. The drawcord will expand to twice the length. Can be secured inside or outside the garment.

Elastic w/ Silicone

NON-SLIP
Material Polyester w/ Silicone Resin
Uses Strapless bras
Features Sticks to the skin to help prevent the elastic from slipping.

Fold Over

BINDING
Material Nylon/Spandex
Uses Necklines, sleeves, activewear, headbands and encased seams
Features Acts as an elastic binding. Comes with a channel down the center to allow it to be folded over easily.

Knit Non-Roll

SOFT
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Sleeves, waistbands and leg bands
Features Provides body and shape without stiffness. Soft and will not narrow.

Knitted Elastic

SHAPE RETENTION
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Waistbands, belts, suspenders, sleeves and leg bands
Features Retains shape, stays flat when stretched.

Lingerie Elastic

DECORATIVE
Material Lycra/Nylon
Uses Bra bands and underwear
Features Soft and comfortable next to skin. Decorative edge.

Lace Elastic

DECORATIVE PATTERN
Material Lycra/Nylon
Uses Lingerie, bras, underwear, and other fine apparel
Features Soft and comfortable next to skin. Has a decorative pattern, available in a variety of colors.

Maternity Panel

CONVERSION
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Waistband area for maternity clothing
Features Converts regular pants, skirts, etc. into maternity pants.

Non-Roll

FIRM
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Sleeves, waistbands and leg bands
Features Maintains its shape. Extra firm due to sideways running ribs which prevent it from rolling.

Picot Edge Elastic

LOOPED TRIM
Material Lycra/Nylon
Uses Lingerie, bra bands and underwear
Features Soft and comfortable for skin contact. Contains a decorative looped trim on one side.

Picot Plush

PLUSH EDGE
Material Lycra/Nylon
Uses Bra bands and underwear
Features Thicker and more secure. Soft plush edge very comfortable next to skin.

Plush Back

EXTRA COMFORT
Material Polyester/Nylon/Spandex
Uses Waistbands, activewear and lingerie/underwear/bra straps
Features Provides extra comfort when next to skin.

Ribbed Non-Roll

QUICK DRY
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Waistbands
Features Maintains its shape. Extra firm due to sideways running ribs. Dries quicker than Non-Roll Elastic.

Soft Waistband

WOVEN
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Fast waistbands
Features Woven elastic that is soft to the skin. Resists rolling.

Sport Elastic

CHANNELED
Material Polyester/Rubber
Uses Sport and sleepwear waistbands
Features Comfortable and soft. Has channels running the length so that you can stitch directly onto the fabric.

Swim Reel

CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Material Cotton/Neoprene
Uses Swimwear, wash and wear waistbands and legbands
Features Not affected by saltwater, chlorine, oil or solvents. Narrows when stretched.