3/8″ White Braided Elastic (BE242)

Sewing with Braided Elastic: Versatile and Durable for Dancewear, Sportswear, Activewear, and Lingerie

Braided elastic is a go-to choice for creating professional-grade apparel that demands both flexibility and resilience. Its ribbed texture and superior stretch retention make it ideal for sewing projects requiring frequent movement and comfort. Commonly used in dancewear, sportswear, activewear, and lingerie, braided elastic provides a secure yet comfortable fit, adapting seamlessly to the contours of the body.

This elastic’s ability to narrow under tension makes it perfect for waistbands, cuffs, straps, and supportive undergarments. It is also easy to sew and works well with a variety of fabrics, including spandex, cotton blends, and silk, ensuring versatility across your designs. Durable and washable, braided elastic maintains its shape even after repeated use and laundering, making it a reliable choice for both amateur and professional designers.

Whether you’re crafting high-performance sports gear, elegant lingerie, or comfortable everyday wear, braided elastic ensures durability, comfort, and a polished finish to every piece.

By incorporating braided elastic into your sewing projects, you can achieve a snug, secure fit that enhances both functionality and style.

Braided elastic is a lightweight sewing elastic. It has lengthwise parallel ribs and it will narrow when stretched, but will not run. This is an ideal elastic for waistbands, sleeves, necklines and leg bands and sewn in casings. It is often used in dance wear, swimwear and sports wear.

Easy to sew, great recovery, and versatile!  Can be used for waistbands, neckbands, sleeves, and creating gathers. Washable and dry cleanable.