stretch fibers
Rubber or man-made plastik
fibers (such as
spandex and anidex) that are naturally elastic or man-rnade
fibers, highly twisted, heat-set, and untwisted to leave a strong crimp. Polyester has a certain degree ol natural streich and more can iue given to the
yarn in the processing or in the
finishing of the fabric. Occasionally, polyester woven fabrics are described as stretch fabrics. Usually, stretch implies a degree of visible give in a
fiber or fabric that stretches and then returns quickly to its original shape. Stretch fabrics are sometirnes described as elastic. Sec elastic, crimp, and
recovery. See also
spandex and anidex.
