How durable and stretch-resistant is Stretch sports fabric when making sportswear?

In today's sportswear market, stretch sports fabric (elastic sports fabric) has won widespread praise for its excellent performance and comfort. Both professional athletes and casual sports enthusiasts have a soft spot for this fabric.

1. Reflection of durability
The durability of stretch sports fabric is mainly reflected in its fiber structure, weaving process and post-processing.
Fiber structure: mainly includes two aspects: morphological structure and aggregated structure. The morphological structure refers to the structure of the fiber that can be directly observed under an optical microscope or an electron microscope or even an atomic force microscope (AFM). It includes the appearance, surface structure, cross-sectional structure, cell composition and multiple fibril structure of the fiber. Aggregated structure is the main factor that determines the mechanical properties of fibers, which involves crystalline structure, amorphous structure and orientation degree. The structure of fiber is quite complex, consisting of several levels of stacking and mixing of basic structural units, and determines the properties of the fiber. The fibril structure of the fiber is the basic component unit of its microstructure. Most of them are elongated fibrous substances. The fibrils are mostly arranged in parallel in the same direction, providing the fiber with good mechanical properties and bending ability.
Weaving process: The weaving process of stretch sports fabric usually uses advanced knitting or weaving technology, so that the fabric maintains elasticity while also having good structural stability. This process makes the fabric less likely to deform or break when subjected to external forces.
Post-processing: During the production process of fabrics, a series of post-processing is also performed, such as dyeing, styling, waterproofing, etc. These treatments not only enhance the durability of the fabric, but also improve its aesthetics and practicality.
In practical applications, the durability of Stretch sports fabric has been fully demonstrated. Whether it is long periods of high-intensity exercise or frequent washing and wearing, this fabric maintains its original performance and appearance.

2. The secret of stretch resistance
The stretch resistance of Stretch sports fabric is one of its most outstanding features, which allows sportswear to fit closely to the body and provide excellent freedom of movement.
Elastic fiber: Stretch sports fabric usually contains a certain proportion of elastic fiber, such as spandex. These fibers have excellent elasticity and resilience, allowing them to quickly return to their original shape after being stretched. This allows the fabric to expand and contract freely with the body's movements during exercise, providing a comfortable wearing experience.
Four-way stretch: The main component of four-way stretch fabric is spandex fiber, which is a specially elastic synthetic fiber that is 2-3 times stronger than natural latex, has a finer linear density, and is more resistant to chemical degradation. After adding spandex elastic yarn to the fabric, the elasticity of the fabric is significantly enhanced. Elastic fabrics containing spandex are divided into warp stretch, weft stretch and two-way elasticity. Four-way stretch fabrics are two-way elastic fabrics. Its general elastic elongation rate is 10%-15%. Spandex in the fabric The content is around 3%. The advantage of four-way stretch fabric is its excellent elasticity and adaptability. Because the fabric can stretch freely in four directions, it can adapt to various activities of the human body, expanding and contracting with it.
Adaptable design: In order to meet the needs of different sports, Stretch sports fabric also adopts adaptive design. For example, increase the thickness and elasticity of fabrics in joint areas to provide better support and protection; use fabrics with better breathability in areas that need heat dissipation, etc. These designs enable sportswear to better adapt to the body's movement needs and improve sports performance.
The durability and stretch resistance of Stretch sports fabric are its core competencies in the field of sportswear. Not only does this fabric remain intact over extended periods of wear and exercise, it also provides excellent freedom of movement and comfort. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous improvement of consumer demand, the performance and quality of stretch sports fabric will continue to improve, bringing more innovations and surprises to the sportswear market.