Last year we were approached by a designer wanting to develop a line of sustainable swimwear. We observed that one very tricky element would be doing away with the stretch element: elastane or spandex ...

Informed by feedback from clients, textile manufacturers are balancing authenticity and durability with luxury-driven fabrics ...

UNION CITY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On April 20th of 2023, flame-resistant textile leader, TenCate Protective Fabrics, debuted their newest innovation, an inherently flame-resistant stretch fabric ...

Fabrics that incorporate spandex - also known as elastane or Lycra - stand out for offering exceptional stretch and recovery. These blends comfortably hug curves without losing shape and are prevalent ...

Testing the new Gore-Tex Pro material in Banff National Park, breaking down the fabric’s new technologies named Most Rugged, Most Breathable and Stretch. If you spend enough time playing in snow, ice ...

Surface of the new developed fabric. Credit: Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.,/Shutterstock. The Teijin Frontier fabric is engineered to offer elasticity, combined with a soft and airy feel, and features a ...

Q: Are you as annoyed as I am about the 2% spandex added to cotton clothing for women? They fit perfectly when new, but after a few months of wear, the capris and pants are stretched out and are ...

The first stretch fabric, of course, was skin. It fit fairly well, withstood wear and tear (scuff marks, lipstick traces, even wine stains vanished in a jiffy), but wrinkled like crazy: a knee bend, ...