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Elastic Recovery Characteristics of Waist Band using High Stretch Polyester in Place of Lycra- a Technical Review

Author(s):

Ladumor Hareshbhai C. , L.D. college of engineering; Manish Bhatia, L.D. college of engineering; Prof. Vaishali D. Shah, L.D. college of engineering

Keywords:

Lycra, T400, Stretch

Abstract

Lycra is one of the best yarn to use in different field. It is being used to manufacture in narrow width fabric. Like Wrist bandages, head bandages, innerwear etc. It has many advantages while it is used in elastic field. But Now a days there is a serve problem of presence of low elastane content of typical Lycra When it is used in garments have Jeans/pants, woven shirts, knit shirts, swimwear, innerwear. High stretch polyester (T400) has excellent properties which aid in elastic field. High stretch polyester has good desirable properties like its outstanding comfort stretch and recovery in all direction, better shape retention, High durability abrasion, fitness, moisture management as compared to Lycra.so I would like to compare the properties of waist band of High stretch polyester (T400) with Lycra (spandex).

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV3I40052
Published in: Volume : 3, Issue : 4
Publication Date: 01/07/2015
Page(s): 104-107

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