Evaluation of the Performance of the Elastic Band Used on Stretch Fabrics

Elastic bands are widely used in textile industry, and their products have been well received by the market as they present excellent elongation and recovery properties. The elastic band can either be threaded through casings or sewn directly onto the fabric. It can undergo some finishing treatments such as washing, and dyeing. Thus the sewing conditions of the elastic band on the fabric and the washing treatment can affect enormously the performance of the elastic bands and consequently the end product. Therefore, two types of elastic bands designated by YT28143 and YT28016 attached to two types of denim fabric (F1 and F2) through three sewing methods and subjected to five types of washing treatments were tested. The obtained findings point out that sewing methods and washing treatments significantly affect the end product's shrinkage ratios. Also, the findings indicate that the cationic dying and the sewing methods, including the stitching of the elastic band, folding, and topstitching, are the best suitable combination for best results according to the shrinkage ratios of the end products.