Elastic is used in various forms in clothing, such as waistbands for sportswear and children’s wear. Its core comprises a narrow strand of rubber or spandex, which is wrapped by fibre, such as cotton, polyester, etc. that can be woven, knitted, or braided. In addition to different fibre content, elastic manufacturers in Bangalore offer choices in terms of width, style, colour, etc. 

Types of Elastic

There are numerous options offered by elastic manufacturers in Bangalore that can be used for waistbands, armholes, necklines, etc. Elastic can be broadly classified into three categories:

• Knitted Elastic: As evident, the rubber or spandex and fibre are knitted to form a tape that can be stretched without having to worry about its width, as it remains intact and does not narrow on stretching. Owing to this feature, it is most commonly used for waistbands. Its soft texture against the skin is another highlighting feature because of which knitted fabric can be used directly, without any casing. 
• Braided Elastic: As the name suggests, the rubber or spandex and fibre are braided in this type of elastic, forming ridges running parallel along the length of the elastic. Owing to this attribute, its width lessens on getting stretched and even loses its elasticity upon being pierced by a needle. Its parallel strands make it suitable for sleeves, necklines, etc.   
• Woven Elastic: It is also known as the No-Roll Elastic as it does not roll owing to its firmness. Woven elastic is not as popular as the above-mentioned types offered by elastic manufacturers in Bangalore. This soft texture elastic has unique vertical and horizontal ribbed markings along its length, and does not narrow upon stretching. It can be used for all types of applications, including apparel, bags, home décor, etc. 

All these types of elastic, along with cords, tapes, and webbings, are offered by Jain Narrow Fabrics, one of the renowned elastic manufacturers in the country.