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| Check | stretch fabric | knit fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Stretch fabric extends under load. Elastane, knit structure, or both can create stretch. | See the knit fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | More mobile than a rigid woven. Poor recovery feels baggy after wear. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Weight is independent of stretch. Light and heavy stretch cloths both exist. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Activewear, denim, tailored stretch wovens, and close-fitting dresses. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Growth, heat damage to elastane, and shade change on stretch. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every stretch fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Stretch fabric extends under load. Elastane, knit structure, or both can create stretch. Record stretch direction, recovery, and elastane percentage if published.
Can you skip sampling stretch fabric?
Stretch and release a sample. Check recovery after a few minutes.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword stretch fabric?
Stretch direction, recovery, fibre, weight, and care. Specifying stretch without saying two-way, four-way, or recovery.
