Little to No Stretch Fabrics
Duoplex fabric is a low-stretch knit fabric made of 100% polyester. It is ideal for your first attempt in bra making because it is stable enough that you do not need to line the cup when using this fabric.
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Tricot Fabric is a run-resistant knit that is thin and smooth in texture yet durable enough for lingerie, swimwear or sportswear. Tricot can be made of 100% polyester like the duoplex variety or nylon. Note that duoplex and simplex are a type of tricot fabric.
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Stretch Fabrics
Power Mesh/Power Net: These two terms are often used interchangeably; however, power net is more dense than power mesh. They are both strong supportive fabric that can have varying degrees of stretch with great recovery. This fabric is ideal for shapewear as it conforms to the natural contours of your body perfect for a bra band.
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Power Net is a sturdy and supportive fabric sometimes called Power Mesh. Power Net is a heavier fabric but has the same stretch qualities including great support and recovery.
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Stretch Spandex is a lightweight knit with spandex fibers that has a firm stretch. It conforms to your body’s contours while allowing you to comfortably move and breathe when used as a band.
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Jersey Knit is a single knit stretch fabric commonly used for t-shirts or underwear. This fabric is recommended for smaller cup sizes.
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Stretch Lace
Stretch Lace can come in allover stretch lace, in a variety of widths – such as 5”, 6”, 8” or as a narrow trim. Stretch lace is a lightweight fabric that has lycra content to add stretch.
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Bra Cup Lining Fabrics
15 Denier Nylon is a sheer lightweight fabric with light support. It is 100% nylon and it is recommended that you cut on bias because stretch on the cross grain of stretch.
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Stretch Mesh is made of nylon and spandex. It is a versatile fabric that
is primarily used in bra making to line a stretch lace cup.
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Sheer Bra Cup Lining is a strong, supportive 100% nylon fabric. It is ideally used to line under stretch lace or sheer fabric. It can also be used for the bridge because of its minimal to no stretch characteristics.
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Waterproof Fabrics
PUL Poly-Urethane Laminate Water Resistant Fabric is used for period underwear, potty training pants, reusable diapers and incontinence underwear.
Click here to purchase on Amazon: PUL Poly-Urethane Laminate Diaper Cover 2 mil. Water Resistant Solid Fabric
Click here to purchase on Etsy: Eco Friendly PUL polyurethane Laminate Fabric Waterproof
Zorb Original Super Absorbent Fabric is used for period underwear, potty training pants, reusable diapers and incontinence underwear.
Click here to purchase on Amazon: Zorb Original Super Absorbent Fabric
Click here to purchase on Etsy: Zorb Original Super Absorbent Fabric
Moisture Wicking Fabric – Jersey Mesh is used for period underwear, potty training pants, reusable diapers and incontinence underwear.
Click here to purchase on Amazon: Athletic Mesh Knit
Click here to purchase on Etsy: ProCool Performance Jersey Mesh CoolMax Fabric
