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Elastic Consumption
Calculate elastic length for waistbands and cuffs
How It Works
Calculate the required length of elastic for waistbands, cuffs, and sportswear applications.
Elastic consumption calculation is important for garments with waistbands, cuffs, and sportswear that require stretch and recovery properties. Unlike woven fabrics, elastic requires a relaxation factor because it stretches during wear and needs to return to its original shape.
The relaxation factor typically ranges from 1.0 (no relaxation needed) to 1.3 (significant relaxation). A factor of 1.1 means adding 10% extra length to account for stretch and recovery. Factors depend on elastic quality, fabric construction, and garment design. Cuff applications typically use lower factors than waistbands.
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