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Lycra® (Spandex)
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vary - if color is important, please order the swatch set.
Above: Carolyn with our newest Lycra fabrics.
The terms Lycra® and Spandex refer to the same elastic fiber.
Lycra® is DuPont's trade name for Spandex and it has become commonly
used to refer to many stretch knits containing Spandex.
Lycra® (or Spandex) knits have different stretch characteristics.
Raschel knits have Lycra-containing yarn in one direction only. They have much
lengthwise stretch but no more crosswise stretch than ordinary knits. Tricot
knits contain Lycra® in both directions. Lengthwise and crosswise
stretch is nearly equal in Tricot knits.
When laying out patterns with Raschel knits, remember that the greater
stretch must go AROUND your body, legs and arms. For example, the foot end of a
tights pattern should be at one selvedge edge and the waist at the other. Tricot
knits, on the other hand, may often have pattern pieces oriented either
lengthwise or crosswise.
- Smooth and shiny, 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex
- Very stretchy, absorbs less water than cotton blends
- Use for tights, leotards, swimsuits, active wear, trim for socks and
Polartec® garments
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 6.2 oz
- Price/yd: $17.00
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Colors: (click to
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- Call for REGULAR WT Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set $1.00
- 90% Supplex® Nylon, 10% Spandex Tricot knit
- Soft, durable, wicking knit
- Suitable for tights, bike shorts...high exertion activities
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 7.5 oz
- Price/yd: $15.00
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Colors: (click to view)
- Call for Regular Wt Nylon Lycra®
Swatch Set $1.00
- Soft, absorbent, keeps you cool
- Use for summer active wear, T-shirts, shorts
- Machine wash warm, tumble or line dry & remove promptly.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 7.5 oz10 oz
- Price/yd: $13.00
- Colors: (click to
view)
- Call
for cotton Lycra® Swatch Set $1.00
- 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
- Very nice for swimsuits, active wear
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Price/yd $18.50
- Width 60"
- Weight/sq yd 6.2 oz
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Colors: (click to
view)
- Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set $1.00
- 81% Polyester Microfiber, 19% Spandex
- Chlorine resistant very nice for swimsuits
- Four-way stretch
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width: 58"60"
- Weight/sq yd: 5 oz
- Price/yd: $26.00
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Colors: (click to view)
- Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set $1.00
- Lightweight Nylon/Spandex lining material for bathing suits
- Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width: 57"
- Weight/sq yd: 4.5 oz
- Price/yd: $8.25
- Colors:
(click to view)
- Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set $1.00
- 90% 160 denier Cordura®, 10% Spandex Tricot Knit
- Durable, yet stretchy, use for tights, active wear, trim
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width 54"60"
- Weight/sq yd 9.3 oz
- Price/yd $17.00
- Colors: (click to view)
- Call for Heavy Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set $1.00
- A little more durable than regular weight Lycra®
- Use when you need a little added warmth & durability
- Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
- Width 62"
- Weight/sq yd 9.5 oz
- Price/yd $18.00
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Colors: (click to view)
- Call for Heavy Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set $1.00
Tricot Anti-Static
- 100% Nylon
- Width: 60" / 108"
- Price/yd: $5.50 / $10.50
- Colors:
(click to view)
- Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set $1.00
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