cotton-spandex

Breathable elastic blend

Cotton-spandex is a fabric blend combining cotton's breathability with spandex's stretch.

The mix typically contains a small percentage of spandex—often 2 to 5 percent—enough to add flexibility without sacrificing cotton's softness.

Common in fitted clothing like T-shirts, underwear, and jeans: These cotton-spandex jeans are so much more comfortable than regular denim.

fabric

stretch

Pull to extend

  • blendCombine into mixture
  • jerseyKnitted pullover garment
  • knitLoop yarn into fabric

twill · weave · textile · material · composition · percentage · weight · denier · yarn · fiber

properties

stretch

Pull to extend

form-fitting · elasticity · snug · hugging · give · resilience · retention · mobility · four-way · two-way

apparel

leggings

Form-fitting leg garments

fitted · skinny · jeggings · yoga pants · briefs · tank top · bodysuit · activewear · athleisure · shapewear

garment-care

wash

Clean using liquid

tumble dry · gentle cycle · cold water · hang dry · chlorine-free · stretching out · bagging · wear · durability · longevity

Categories
Opposites
fiber composition

cotton-spandexvirgin wool

Fiber never previously woven

organic cotton

natural vs. synthetic

cotton-spandexanimal fiber

Strand from creatures

natural vs. synthetic content

cotton-spandexacrylic

Synthetic resin or fiber

raw silk

Family

cotton, spandex, cottons, cottony, cottoned, cottoning

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G