Aftercare: Machine washable, fast drying, iron with care.
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Elastane - Core spun
Sources: Segmented polyeurethane, composed of soft segments bonded with hard segments.
Properties: Stretch up to 7X length and recover, supple fabric with good drape, adds comfort, adds softness and crease resistance, improves body shaping and shape retention.
Typical blends: Always combined with other fibres. Max 20% (swimwear)
End-uses: Body hugging garments, sportswear, swimwear, skiwear, lingerie, bandages, shoes.
Aftercare: Depends on majority fibre content: hand/machine wash, can be dry cleaned and boiled.
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Nylon
Source: Petrochemicals. Can be engineered to provide a wide variety of properties and characteristics.
Properties: Non-absorbent, flat filaments trap little air so are cool, very strong and durable, abrasion resistant.
End uses: carpets, curtains, sportswear, tents, ropes, seatbelts, fleece garments.
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Polyester
Source: Petrochemicals. Engineered to have variety of properties. Melt spun
Properties: Low absorbency, prone to static, can be fine & soft or firm, cool, strong, tear resistant, durable, wind proof, water repellent, lightweight, good drape, good elasticity - crease resistant, thermoplastic, breathable, dyes well, loses strength with sun exposure.
Aftercare: Machine wash at low temperatures, fast drying, dry clean & tumble dry.
Properties: Low absorbency, fast drying, static, good strength, crease resistant, soft handle & good drape, warm, thermoplastic - sensitive to steam and heat, can shrink.
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