elastic thread
Stretchable sewing fiber
Elastic thread is thread with stretch, typically a thin rubber or synthetic core wrapped in fiber.
It's used in sewing to create gathered or shirred fabric that gives with movement: The elastic thread in the waistband had worn out.
Also called shirring elastic when used for decorative gathering.
- stretchPull to extend
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- rubber bandStretchable fastening loop
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- spoolCylinder for winding material
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