stretch fabric

Yields then rebounds

Stretch fabric is textile material woven or knitted with elastic fibers that allow it to extend and return to its original shape.

Common in athletic wear, fitted clothing, and anything requiring flexibility: The yoga pants are made from a comfortable stretch fabric.

Spandex and Lycra are typical components.

Related

yoga · flexibility · clingy · bodycon · jersey · tight · compression · give · recovery · form-fitting · snug · breathable · activewear · workout gear · sports bra · swimsuit · pull · waistband

Categories
Opposites
elasticity

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Heavy woven cloth

denim · linen · muslin · chambray · poplin

structural rigidity

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Rigid textile for linings

interfacing · crinoline · canvas · leather · boning

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G