Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont

    SPANDEX VS. NYLON: WHICH IS BETTER?

With so many elastic fabrics available on the market, choosing the one that will meet all your needs and expectations can be difficult. So, one reason you are reading this is most likely that you’re considering buying or perhaps even creating clothing items that require such type of fabric, but you’re caught in the dilemma about whether to go for spandex or nylon.

Well, if this is really so, you’ve clicked on the right article, as here I’ll present the basic features of these two types of fabric and explain their differences, which I hope will remove your “spandex vs nylon” confusion and help you make the right choice. So, let’s jump right in.

 Key Takeaways

Spandex and nylon are rarely used to make pure spandex and nylon fabrics and garments. They’re usually combined with other fabrics.

These types of fabric are commonly used to make activewear, swimwear, undergarments, and hosiery.

There are 5 main features that make them different. These features include their production process, elastic and moisture-wicking properties, and cost and how comfortable they are.

Nylon Spandex  fabric for gold sequin costumes Women and girl wear dance clothes Performance clothing Jazz&Latin

High Quality 120GSM 85% Nylon Polyamide 15% Spandex Seamless Fabric For Lingerie Underwear bra shirt

WHY YOU NEED THE NYLON SPANDEX COOLING FBRIC?

1Instant Cool-to-the-Touch

Experience an instant cooling sensation with our exceptionally cool-to-the-touch fabric, perfect for hot sleepers seeking refreshing relief.

2Luxuriously Soft & Smooth

Indulge in the luxuriously soft and smooth feel of our premium fabric, designed to provide unmatched comfort and an opulent sleep experience.

3Ultra Moisture Wicking

Experience superior dryness and comfort with our ultra moisture-wicking fabric, expertly designed to keep sweat at bay for a refreshing night's sleep

4Ultra Cool & Quick Dry

Absorb and transfer away heat while wicking away sweat to stay cool and dry all throughout the night. No more pillow flipping needed

Nylon Spandex  fabric for Hot Sexy Metallic Crop Clubwear Suits Top and Skirt  Ballroom Disco Party Pole Dance Wear

High Quality 220GSM 85% Nylon Polyamide 15% Spandex Seamless Fabric For Lingerie Underwear bra shirt

A 4-way stretch (Also known as 2-way stretch in some countries) indicates the ability to stretch both horizontally and vertically. Breathable and comfortable, this material comes in a wide range of vibrant colours and has been woven with a matt finish.

Products in our matt lycra range have weights between 140-210gsm and Width from 140 to 250cm and are priced per 1 metre. This fabric will be provided in continuous lengths where possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This material can be washed by machines

Please note colour variations may occur especially on naturally occurring products and those that have been dyed. We try our best to ensure colour consistency but cannot guarantee that two different products with the same colour description will have the same colour.

High Quality 220GSM 85% Nylon Polyamide 15% Spandex Seamless Fabric For Lingerie Underwear bra shirt dancewear 

FAQ

Δ Is Weilan a trading company or manufacturer? 

 We are a manufacturer and we also have our own international sales company, we produce and sell by ourselves.

Δ Can I get free samples from you?

 We are honored to offer you samples for quality check,sample is free but you should pay the express fee for the first time.

Δ How to guarantee or control the quality of your goods?

We will make a process sheet for each product once order,and we will keep the confirmed samples for each order to reference to ensure the quality control of next order.

Δ What's the delivery time?

 It usually takes about 15-25 working days to produce an order from MOQ to 40HQ container. But the exact delivery time might be different for different orders or at different time. Anyway, we will try our best to finish your order as early as we can.

Δ What's the trade term and payment term?

  FOB, CIF or CNF are all available.

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Note: Our factory is located at Nantong, the famous home textile production center  in China