Our knitted elastics are engineered for applications where flexibility, comfort, and consistent recovery matter most. Manufactured by interlooping high- quality yarns on specialized knitting machines, they deliver a soft hand-feel and reliable stretch across apparel, undergarments, medical, and accessory applications.
Material & Construction
Knitted elastics are produced by interlooping polyester, nylon, and elastane yarns in continuous loops rather than a woven cross-thread structure — giving them greater elasticity, softer hand-feel, and better conformity to body movement than woven constructions. Loop density and yarn combination can be tuned for softness, stretch recovery, or firmness depending on end use.
Key Specs
| Specification | Typical Details |
|---|---|
| Width Range | 5 mm – 150 mm (≈ ¼ inch – 6 inches) |
| Elongation / Stretch Ratio | 100% – 180%, depending on knit construction and elastane content |
| Material Composition | Polyester / Nylon yarn blended with Elastane (Spandex) elastic yarns |
| Tensile Strength | Approximately 100 – 700 N, depending on width, thickness, and construction |
| Standard Put-Up / Packaging | 25 m, 50 m, 100 m, and 200 m rolls; customized lengths available |
| Construction | Knitted narrow fabric construction designed for softness, flexibility, and multidirectional adaptability |
| Thickness | Approximately 0.6 mm – 2.5 mm, depending on application and knit structure |
| Stretch Recovery | Excellent recovery, typically retaining 90% – 95% elasticity after repeated extension cycles under standard conditions |
| Available Colours | Standard colours plus custom dyeing and colour matching |
| Surface Options | Plain, ribbed, brushed, textured, jacquard-patterned, printed, or customized designs |
Customization Options
We offers comprehensive customization capabilities to help brands create products that align perfectly with their functional, technical, and aesthetic requirements. From material selection and dimensions to branding and specialized finishes, we deliver tailored narrow fabric solutions for diverse applications and industries.
01. Custom Widths
Narrow fabrics manufactured across multiple widths to match specific product designs and application requirements.
02. Material Selection
Choice of polyester, nylon, or elastane yarn blends, selected for stretch, softness, and recovery suited to your application.
03. Stretch & Tension Tuning
Loop density and yarn tension calibrated to spec — from soft, garment-grade elastics to firmer support-grade constructions.
04. Color & Branding
Custom colorways, logo knitting, and printed branding for retail-ready or OEM-labeled elastics.
05. Edge & Finish Options
Soft edge, scalloped, or picot finishes, plus surface treatments for next-to-skin comfort.
06. Custom Packaging & Put-up
Roll lengths, spool formats, and packaging configured to your production line or retail requirements.
Applications
Knitted elastics are widely used in applications requiring softness, flexibility, and comfortable stretch:
● Innerwear and lingerie
● Activewear and sportswear
● Medical and orthopedic supports
● Baby and childrenswear
● Accessories and trims
Quality & Compliance
Every batch is manufactured under consistent process controls to maintain stretch, recovery, and dimensional stability across production runs. Per-lot QC certificates are available on request, supporting traceability for apparel and medical-grade applications.
Production & Supply Capabilities
With 45+ years of manufacturing experience and a production capacity of 250M meters, NAFABS supplies knitted elastics at both prototype and full OEM volumes. Consistent lead times and lot-to-lot uniformity support brands scaling from sample runs to recurring bulk orders.
Why NAFABS
NAFABS combines flexible knit constructions with carefully selected yarns to deliver soft, comfortable, and durable knitted elastics. Customizable in stretch,width, composition, and surface finish, our products are designed around the requirements of each application.
