Spandex fabric

Spandex Blends for Stretch Fabric Development

This collection covers nylon-spandex and polyester-spandex blends, not 100% spandex textiles. Wu Luen lists compositions by product code so you can compare elastic-fiber content alongside the base material.

Does More Spandex Mean More Suitable Stretch?

Not necessarily. Composition does not fully describe how a fabric extends or recovers. Selection should also consider its construction, stretch direction, recovery behavior and the requirements of the finished garment.

Compare Different Blend Compositions

• WLC-TS-00210-DY : 85% polyester and 15% spandex.
• WLC-NS-00177-DY : 74% nylon and 26% spandex.
• 5S043-13 (Mesh) : 83% nylon and 17% spandex.

Define the Stretch You Need

• Identify the garment area and direction in which extension is required.
• Specify the stretch and recovery criteria your project needs to meet.
• Confirm weight, width and hand feel alongside the material composition.
• Request product-specific evidence if four-way stretch, compression or other performance is required.

The listed blends are starting points for discussion, not interchangeable substitutes based only on spandex percentage. The yoga and swimming collections offer another way to explore materials by application.

Contact Wu Luen with the product codes, intended use and stretch requirements for your project.