Elastic thread is no longer an unfamiliar material, as it is widely used in smocking applications. In this article, Toan Thinh Textile provides a detailed overview of the most commonly used types of elastic thread, their characteristics, and their applications. Let’s take a closer look below.
Common Types of Elastic Thread Today
Various types of covered elastic thread are available on the market today. Depending on the intended application and specific requirements, Toan Thinh covered elastic thread is divided into two main groups:
Elastic Thread for the Garment Industry
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Elastic thread used in smocking plays an important role in the production of a wide range of everyday products. Toan Thinh covered elastic thread is a key material for manufacturing high-quality products and supporting the development of Vietnam’s textile and garment industry in international markets.
An Overview of Covered Elastic Thread for Smocking
Covered elastic thread is known by various names, including covered elastic thread, covered rubber thread, smocking thread, smocking elastic, and cover rubber elastic. These names refer to its appearance and structure: a small, round thread-like material with good elasticity.
The materials used to produce covered elastic thread include natural rubber, spandex, polyester, nylon, cotton, and other types of fibers. The main materials include:
- Rubber yarns in sizes 37, 42, 52, and 63, which are covered with polyester yarn.
- Spandex yarns in sizes 210, 420, 560, and 840, also known as K3, K4, K5, and K6, which are covered with polyester yarn.
Depending on customer requirements, the following specifications can be customized:
- Stretchability
- Shrinkage
- Thickness
- Color
Applications of Covered Elastic Thread in Smocking
Smocking thread is widely used in the garment industry. It offers high production efficiency and a relatively competitive price compared with circular woven elastic. As a result, it can be used as an alternative to circular woven elastic in products that require lower load-bearing capacity, such as garment covers, hashtags, nametags, gloves, and face masks.
Thanks to its elasticity, covered elastic thread is also used to manufacture short socks, gloves, elastic bands, women’s underwear, and sewing threads for shirred garments. It is also suitable for various decorative accessories and packaging applications.
Toan Thinh – A Supplier of High-Quality Elastic Thread
Toan Thinh covered elastic thread has established a strong position in Vietnam’s garment industry. Our products offer excellent quality, a wide range of types and sizes, and competitive pricing to meet the diverse needs of manufacturers.
Toan Thinh currently supplies materials for garment products sold in international markets, including Walmart.
Toan Thinh Textile is proud to supply high-quality covered elastic thread, knitted elastic, and woven elastic for a wide range of applications.