What is 4-way stretch fabric? The term 4-way stretch refers to a specific construction of a fabric. To make a fabric such as wool or polyester more stretchy, the fibers are interlaced with elastane, a ...

Last year we were approached by a designer wanting to develop a line of sustainable swimwear. We observed that one very tricky element would be doing away with the stretch element: elastane or spandex ...

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Thermore’s Freedom fabric is designed to provide warmth while offering elasticity during alpine sports, running, gold, fishing, hunting and cycling. Credit: Shutterstock. Thermore describes its new ...

Designer Lisa McKinnon buys fabric in Los Angeles' fashion district and spins it into competition dresses worn by the Olympics' biggest stars.