Lycra fabric is also called stretch fabric, which is what we often call spandex cloth. The raw material of Lycra fabric is spandex fiber. It was originally developed by DuPont Company in the United States. Excellent elasticity is the main feature of Lycra fabric. It can be used It is used to produce T-shirts, sportswear, outdoor wear and other clothing. The fabric can return to its original shape after being folded and deformed without leaving creases. However, spandex fabric is generally not made into separate cloth but is blended with cotton or chemical fiber raw materials. To achieve high elasticity of fabric, the proportion of spandex is generally less than 20%. How much does Lycra fabric cost? Next, let’s take a look at the market price of Lycra fabric.
Because spandex is not woven separately and its proportion in the fabric is not high, the price of Lycra fabric is mainly determined by the main components of the fabric and the process. Generally speaking The price of cotton and ammonia blended Lycra fabric is higher than that of chemical fiber. The price of the former is generally 25 to 40 yuan per meter, while the latter can be purchased for more than ten yuan per meter. The price difference is quite large, so be careful when purchasing. Pay attention to check the ingredients of the fabric. Here are some Lycra fabrics sold in the mall.
Fine imitation ribbed Lycra cotton: This fabric is made of 95% cotton + 5% spandex blend. The weight and width of Lycra are 400g/m² and 400g/m² respectively. 120cm, the fabric is thick and has excellent elasticity. The presence of cotton also makes the fabric very soft and comfortable, and has good thermal insulation function. It can be used to make sweatshirts and jackets. The wholesale price of the fabric is 25 yuan/meter.
Cotton and linen Lycra fabric: The main component of the fabric is 55% linen + 40% cotton + 5 spandex. The width of this Lycra fabric is 130cm, weight is 160g/m², the fabric has good elasticity and is suitable for making cardigans, pants and other clothing. The fabric price is 38 yuan per meter.
