Applications:

Spandex yarn is one of the key materials in modern fashion. Present in the production of knits and fabrics used in activewear, intimate apparel, swimwear, socks, tights, shapewear, compression garments, high-performance sportswear, seamless lines, and even denim, it is responsible for providing elasticity, perfect fit, and freedom of movement.

Discover the benefits, applications, and innovations of this fiber that has transformed the textile industry.

What is Spandex Yarn

Spandex is a synthetic fiber with high elasticity. It can stretch up to five times its original length and return to its initial shape without deforming the fabric.
This feature allows garments to fit closely to the body, providing anatomical shaping and maximum comfort.

Benefits of Spandex in Garments

Beyond elasticity, fabrics containing spandex offer a range of advantages for both manufacturers and consumers:

• Comfort and freedom of movement – garments that move with the body without restriction.

• Perfect fit and anatomical shaping – enhances the natural lines of the body.

• Durability and resistance – even with frequent use, the fabric maintains its shape.

• Elastic recovery – garments that stay beautiful and functional for longer.

Main Applications of Spandex in Fashion

Spandex yarn is one of the most versatile in the textile industry, found in:

• Sportswear – leggings, tops, and T-shirts with flexibility and breathability.

• Beachwear – bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, and trunks designed to resist water and sun exposure.
  

• Intimate apparel – comfort and gentle fit for lingerie and foundation garments.

• Denim and fitted pants – a blend of style and freedom of movement for everyday wear.

• Compression garments – designed for athletic performance or medical use.

Technology and Innovation in Spandex

Textile technology has evolved to enable the creation of spandex fabrics that are increasingly finer, softer, and more resistant.
Through finishing and processing techniques, it is possible to add properties such as quick drying, breathability, UV protection, and even antibacterial effects, as well as to combine spandex with other fibers, such as nylon, to produce high-performance fabrics with a premium feel.

Titles:

• Creora Spandex 15D
• Creora Spandex 20D
• Creora Spandex 30D
• Creora Spandex 40D
• Creora Spandex 50D
• Creora Spandex 70D
• Creora Spandex 90D
• Creora Spandex 140D
• Creora Spandex 210D
• Creora Spandex 420D
• Creora Spandex 840D
  
• Creora Spandex 1120D

Benefits:

• Superior quality, uniformity and consistency.
• Better fabric moldability.
• Savings in the cost of production, providing higher yield.
• Superior dimensional stability, with reduced shrinkage.
• High compression and shape conservation.
• Versatility in knitwear and fabrics.
  
• Efficiency in the manufacture of knits with added value.
• Maintains stretching and shrinkage even in light tissues.
• Increased durability after chlorine exposure.
  
• High level of compression and support against muscle fatigue.
• Excellent elongation, recovery and dimensional stability in mixtures with natural and synthetic fibers.
• In thinner deniers and fabrics of high fineness, provides less weight with force.
• Increased resistance to washes in mixtures with polyester.
• Gentler touch and trim in mixtures with heat-sensitive fibres (for example cotton, wool, silk, rayon, Modal, Tencel, etc.).