Wholesale Elastic for Clothing – Types and Selection

Wholesale elastic for clothing – which type for which product

Elastics look similar on the roll but behave very differently in the finished garment. One is soft and pleasant against the skin, another holds a trouser waistband in place every time you bend, a third carries the brand logo. As a manufacturer, Polkom offers wholesale elastic for clothing – woven, knitted, jacquard logo elastic, lingerie elastic, elastic cord and footwear elastic – in white, black and colours, from stock in various widths and made to order. This page is an overview to help you choose the right type.

Every textile elastic contains elastomeric yarns – latex (rubber) or elastane – covered or combined with polyester, polyamide or cotton. The way the yarns are bound together – by weaving, knitting or braiding – determines softness, strength and stretch behaviour.

Types of elastic – comparison

Main types of elastic

Woven elastic

The most stable type – with distinct ribs, it keeps its width when stretched and does not roll in the casing. Available in widths from 5 to 100 mm. Details on the woven elastic page.

Knitted elastic

Soft and light, it is sewn directly to the fabric and is the first choice for lingerie, pyjamas, childrenswear and sportswear. See knitted elastic.

Jacquard logo elastic

An elastic with the logo or pattern woven in – the visible waistband of underwear and sportswear becomes a carrier of the brand. See jacquard logo elastic.

Lingerie elastic

Fine elastics with a picot edge, soft plush back or non-slip silicone dots – for bras, briefs, bodysuits and corsetry. Details on the lingerie elastic page.

Elastic cords

Round elastics for button loops, face masks, hang tags and packaging. You will find non-stretch drawstrings in the cords section.

How to choose an elastic

What to pay attention to

• stretch – how far the elastic must stretch for the garment to be put on, and how firmly it should hold;
• attachment method – in a casing, sewn directly with zigzag or with a coverstitch;
• skin contact – for lingerie and childrenswear choose a soft elastic or one with a plush back;
• washing – washing temperature and frequency affect the life of latex and elastane;
• visibility – if the elastic is visible, consider a Pantone colour or jacquard logo elastic.

If in doubt, send us a fabric sample or a description of the product – we will suggest a suitable elastic and prepare a sample for a production test.

Colours, logo and custom production

From stock we offer elastics in white, black and standard colours, and to order we dye to Pantone or to a sample. Brands can order jacquard elastic with a woven-in logo or elastic in the exact colour of the collection. Before the run we prepare a sample for approval.

Wholesale elastics from Polkom

• woven and knitted elastics in various widths from stock;
• jacquard logo elastics and lingerie elastics to order;
• Pantone colours and samples before the run;
• delivery across the EU;
• over 30 years of experience in accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags;
• OEKO-TEX® certification and recycled versions on request.

Send us the type, width, colour and approximate quantity via the contact page.