non-stretchable

Resists being pulled

Non-stretchable describes materials that resist being stretched or elongated.

The term appears most often in product descriptions for fabrics, straps, and packaging: non-stretchable webbing, non-stretchable tape.

Unlike elastic materials, non-stretchable ones maintain their original dimensions under tension.

rigid

stiff

Not easily bent

firm · hard · solid · unbendable · unpliable · nonflexible · taut · resistant · dense · indurate

inelastic

nonelastic

Unable to stretch

snug · form-fitting · constrictive · binding · restrictive · close-fitting · unadaptable · unforgiving

fastened

secured

Made fast or obtained

bolted · pinned · riveted · clamped · locked · immovable · stationary · set · affixed · mounted

durable

sturdy

Solidly built, durable

robust · hardwearing · heavy-duty · reinforced · long-lasting · dependable · reliable · rugged · substantial · solid

Opposites
elasticity/flexibility

non-stretchablestretchable

Capable of being extended

elastic · stretchy · flexible · extensible · rubbery

Family

stretch, stretchable, stretchy, stretched, stretching, stretches, stretchability, unstretchable

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