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Lycra® (Spandex)
Color accuracy will
vary - if color is important, please order the swatch set.
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
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 6.2 oz
- Price/yd: $17.00
Colors: (click to
view)
Call for Regular Weight Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1266 for $1.00
- 90% Supplex® Nylon, 10% Spandex Tricot knit
- Soft, durable, wicking knit
- Suitable for tights, bike shorts...high exertion activities
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 7.5 - 12 oz
- Price/yd: $15.00 - $26.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Regular Weight Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1266 for $1.00
- Soft, absorbent, keeps you cool
- Use for summer active wear, T-shirts, shorts
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash warm, tumble or line dry & remove promptly.
- Width: 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 7.5 oz12 oz
- Price/yd: $6.25 - $13.00
Colors: (click to
view)
Call
for Cotton Lycra® Swatch Set Item# 1269 for $1.00
- Modal is a cellulose fiber similar to rayon.
50% more water-absorbent than cotton, very smooth and soft
- Can be dyed like cotton and is color-fast
when washed in warm water.
- Resistant to shrinkage and fading.
- Use for summer active wear, T-shirts, shorts
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cool, tumble or line dry & remove promptly.
Iron when necessary.
- Width: 61"
- Weight/sq yd: 7 oz
- Price/yd: $15.00
Colors: (click to
view)
Call
for Cotton Lycra® Swatch Set Item# 1269 for $1.00
- 92% Organic Cotton/8% Lycra
- Use for summer active wear, T-shirts, shorts
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cool, tumble or line dry & remove promptly.
Iron when necessary.
- Width: 60" - 67"
- Weight/sq yd: 6 - 7 oz
- Price/yd: $9.00
Colors: (click to
view)
Call
for Cotton Lycra® Swatch Set Item# 1269 for $1.00
- 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex
- Very nice for swimsuits, active wear
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width 60"
- Weight/sq yd 6.2 oz
- Price/yd $10.00 - $24.00
Colors: (click to
view)
Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set Item# 1267 for $1.00
- 81% Polyester Microfiber, 19% Spandex
- Chlorine resistant very nice for swimsuits
- Four-way stretch
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 58"60"
- Weight/sq yd: 5 - 8 oz
- Price/yd: $9.00 - $26.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set Item# 1267 for $1.00
- 86% Polyester, 14% Lycra
- Chlorine resistant very nice for swimsuits
- Four-way stretch
- UPF +50 Rating - Block 99-100% of all
ultraviolet rays
- Use for cycling, running and swim wear
- Suggested needles: Stretch 90/14
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 64"
- Weight/sq yd: 9.5 oz
- Price/yd: $15.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Regular Weight Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1266 for $1.00
- The inherent strength on TACTEL fiber
enables the production of fabrics that are 3 times as tough (resilient) as
those based on natural fibers.
- According to flexural rigidity testing,
TACTEL fiber is a least twice as soft as most other fibers.
- Fabrics made with TACTEL fiber are a least
20% lighter than most other fabrics for the same cover value.
- TACTEL fiber dries 8 times faster than
cotton.
- Breathability is one of the most vital
properties in the fabric when is comes to comfort. The performance of
fabrics made the TACTEL fiber meets these requirements.
- TACTEL fiber information taken from
www.tactel.com
- Suggested needles: Stretch 90/14
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 57" - 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 7.8 - 12 oz
- Price/yd: $11.00 - $25.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Regular Weight Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1266 for $1.00
- 84% Nylon, 16% Spandex
- Stretch width: 95% - 115%, Stretch length:
70% - 90%
- Built-in "chlorine resistant" properties
- UPF +50, Blocks 99-100% of all ultraviolet
rays
- Use for cycling, running, and swim wear
- Suggested needles: Stretch 90/14
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 58" - 60"
- Weight/sq yd: 5.6 oz
- Price/yd: $15.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Regular Weight Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1266 for $1.00
- Lightweight Nylon/Spandex lining material for bathing suits
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 57"
- Weight/sq yd: 4.5 oz
- Price/yd: $8.25
Colors:
(click to view)
Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set Item# 1267 for $1.00
- 84% Cordura® Nylon, 16% Spandex Tricot Knit
- Very durable Lycra, yet stretchy, use for tights, active wear,
horse gear, compression garments
- Suggested needles: Stretch 90/14
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width 50" 56"
- Weight/sq yd 11 oz
- Price/yd $15.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Heavy Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1268 for $1.00
Call for Breech Swatch Set Item# 1285 for $1.00
- More durable than regular weight Lycra®
- Use when you need a little added warmth & durability
- Suggested needles: Stretch 75/11
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width 62"
- Weight/sq yd 9.5 oz
- Price/yd $18.00
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Heavy Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1268 for $1.00
- Polypropylene, Lycra®
- 4-way stretch
- Fleeced backed
- Use when you need a little added warmth & durability
- Suggested needles: Stretch 90/14
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width 57"
- Weight/sq yd 8 oz
- Price/yd $8.00 Sale Corner 1 yard minimum
cut.
Colors: (click to view)
Call for Heavy Nylon Lycra® Swatch Set
Item# 1268 for $1.00
Tricot Anti-Static
Machine wash cold in mesh bag. Do not bleach. Line dry.
- Width: 60" / 108"
- Price/yd: $5.50 / $10.50
Colors:
(click to view)
Call for Lycra®
Prints Swatch Set Item# 1267 for $1.00
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