5 mm Flat Elastic Tape
With its narrow woven form, 5 mm flat elastic provides controlled stretch for apparel, accessories and a wide range of textile applications.
What is 5 mm Flat Elastic?
With its narrow woven form, 5 mm flat elastic provides controlled stretch for apparel, accessories and a wide range of textile applications. Product selection should consider more than nominal size: working stretch, recovery, sewing or connection method, frequency of use and the environmental conditions of the finished product all influence suitability.
Balancing width and use with 5 mm flat elastic
5 mm flat elastic provides a practical middle ground between very fine and wider tapes. It can be used in apparel, accessories and lightweight textile applications when the channel dimensions are suitable.
For recurring production, winding length and color consistency should be included in the technical brief so the material fits the customer’s operation.
Which criteria matter when choosing the right product?
- Size and form: Width or diameter must fit the sewing channel, eyelet, cord lock or connection geometry.
- Working stretch: A construction that is too loose or too firm can reduce comfort and functionality.
- Surface and color: Visible applications emphasize design; technical applications may prioritize friction and surface stability.
- Winding and operation: Spool length and packaging should support efficient production-line feeding and storage.
5 mm Flat Elastic technical summary
Use the table below for a fast pre-quotation review. Order-dependent values are not presented as fixed numbers and are confirmed during sampling and quotation.
Flat Elastic
Flat elastic
5 mm width
Polyester and project-specific yarn options
Latex / elastic construction according to product type
Black, white and custom colors on request
100 / 200 / 300 m references; confirmed per order
Confirmed during quotation according to product and production plan
Evaluated according to size, color, winding and application
Technical validation with a sample / reference product can be planned by project
Clothing, apparel, accessories and textiles
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Sample or reference product
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Operational requirements
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