Spandex Polyester Covered Yarn

Durable, elastic yarn with a polyester outer layer and spandex core. Ideal for sportswear and apparel.

Spandex is the abbreviation of carbamate fiber, which is a kind of elastic fiber. Spandex is generally composed of multiple filaments, and advantage of spandex fabric is its good elasticity

In addition to being more resistant to high temperature than the rubber band, the elastic durability of spandex is also incomparable to the rubber band. All high-grade fabrics are made of spandex.

For example, clothes made of rubber fabric lose their elasticity after one year of wearing, while clothes made of spandex fabric still have good elasticity after five years of wearing.

Rubber is used for the core wire in the middle of the rubber band, and spandex is used for the yarn wrapping. It should be said that spandex is not only more resistant to high temperature than rubber, but also has elasticity and durability that cannot be compared with latex. All high-grade fabrics and fabrics are made of spandex. Of course, the cost of spandex is relatively high.

The main uses of spandex are as follows: men’s and women’s clothing, sportswear, swimsuit, tights, flower socks(short, medium and high socks), gloves, etc. Elastic belts, automobile, aircraft and other seat belts, lace, etc. Knee pads, wrist guards, elastic bandages, etc.