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All knit fabrics have stretch. In particular spandex and lycra have a large stretch because they are made of synthetic materials with high elasticity.
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What is the active ingredient in fabric softener?
The foremost active ingredient in fabric softener is a chemical called quatenary ammonium compound. In most average fabric softeners, this compound is dialkyl ester ammonium chloride.
Why are some polymers stretchy while others are not?
There are some polymers which are stretchy while the others are not because of the disordered structure. Elasticity refers to the ability of a polymer to stretch past its original length.
How do you remove feviquick mark from fabric without damaging the fabric?
To remove feviquick mark from the fabric without damaging the fabric you will have to let it dry first before soaking the fabric and wash it gently.
How do you get gum off of fabric?
Freeze the fabric by placing it outside in winter or into your freezer.Break the gum off carefully.Thaw the fabric and pretreat the stain.Wash the fabric as you normally would.
Is there he fabric softener?
There is no such thing as HE fabric softener and its not needed.
What makes material stretchy?
Materials (i assume you mean clothes of fabrics) are stretchy due to the amount of elastic in the fabric. More elastic means stretchier fabric, less elastic means it will not be as stretchy.
Is cotton gauze stretchy?
Cotton itself is not a stretchy fiber. Woven fabric is typically not stretchy. So no, I would not expect a cotton gauze to be stretchy unless it was a cotton blend.
What does it means ponte dress?
It has to do with the way the fabric is knitted. It results in a firm, yet stretchy, fabric for the dress.
Is calico fabric washable?
No, it is not stretchy. It is a woven cotton fabric.
What is ponte fabric?
It's 58% polyester and 40% rayon, and is a knit fabric that has some spandex to make it stretchy.
What is a leotard?
A leotard is a body suit usually made of light, stretchy fabric.
Do you need to stay stitch if using an overlocker?
If using a stretchy fabric, then yes, I would still stay stitch.
What is the difference between cotton and cotton jersey?
A cotton is soft and a cotton jersey is soft Jersey. Cotton is a woven fabric. It is not stretchy. Cotton jersey is a knit. It is stretchy like t-shirt material.
Why you take woven fabric by length and knitted fabric by weight?
Woven fabric tends to have a fairly stable size, so you can measure it by length. Knitted fabrics tend to be very stretchy, so when you cut them they shrink in on themselves or they can be stretched during the cutting to give you less fabric than you thought you were getting. However, in most fabric stores, you will purchase both woven and knitted fabrics by the yard (length).
Are there any maternity clothes that are made of breathable fabrics?
yes there is a panal in the front of pants that is a thin breathable stretchy fabric
Is nylon a stretchy fabric?
I don't know how much stretch you mean. In my experience nylon rope can be stretched a small amount.
What is a cover stitch on a sewing machine?
A cover stitch is usually hemming tee shirts and stretchy fabric. Two lines of straight stitching are on the right side, and looping threads on the wrong side. This lets the fabric stretch without bursting the stitches. The knife is disabled so that the fabric is not cut.
