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Elastic Tapes for Textile Applications, Clear-Fit™
Clear-Fit™
Product Description
Elastic tapes specially designed to provide comfort, fit and fashion for seam bindings, bra straps, leg and waistbands for lingerie and swimwear and other garments.
Applications
Seam Bindings
Clear-Fit™ Elastic tape is a synthetic, latex-free compound that eliminates unsightly seams and bulges in all types of apparel. Its thin profile prevents grin through and provides fashion appeal to many seam binding applications.Bra Straps
Clear-Fit™ elastic can be customized to provide function and fashion for bra straps and swimwear. The unique properties of Clear-Fit™ elastic tape can deliver design flexibility for bra straps and swimwear.Features
- Synthetic formula, free of natural rubber protein allergen
- High modulus and strength
- Clear and durable
- Good chemical resistance
- Customized features – colors, modulus, cross-section
Benefits
- Thinner than standard elastic eliminating unsightly seams and bulges
- Garments maintain shape after multiple wear/wash cycles
- Clear and transparent eliminating grin through and providing fashion appeal
- Excellent laundering or dry cleaning resistance
- Flexibility of design and aesthetics for customized products features – strapless look
- Continuous processing from engineered packaging systems
Specifications
| Elastic Tapes: | For seam binding, and elastication applications. |
| Material: | Synthetic elastomers, free of natural rubber protein allergens |
| Dimensions: | Choice of thickness/width combinations |
| Thickness Range: | 0.004” – 0.012” 0.10mm – 0.30mm |
| Standard Widths: | 3/16” 1/4” 3/8” |
| Color: | Transparent |
Typical Physical Properties
| Modulus @100% | 600 psi |
| Tensile | 6000 psi minimum |
| Elongation At Break: | >400% |
| Yield: | Example .004” x 1/2” = 300 yd/lb. .004” x ¼” = 600 yd/lb .004 x 3/16” = 800 yd/lb. |