Features of spandex fabric, is spandex fabric slippery? Spandex is elastic yarn, which acts as elasticity. If it is a fabric with 5% spandex added, it will feel very smooth. The advantages of spandex fabric are that it has great stretch, good shape retention, and no wrinkles; it feels soft, smooth and It has the best elasticity, comfortable wearing, and considerate fit; it is acid and alkali resistant, wear-resistant, and aging resistant; it has good dyeability and is not suitable for fading. The disadvantages of spandex fabrics are poor moisture absorption; spandex is usually not used alone but is blended with other fabrics; and has poor heat resistance.
Spandex is more resistant to chemical degradation than latex silk and has moderate thermal stability. The softening temperature is approximately above 200°C. Spandex is stronger than latex yarn, and other properties are basically similar. Most dyes and finishes used for synthetic and natural fibers are also suitable for dyeing and finishing spandex. Spandex is resistant to sweat, sea water, various dry cleaning agents and most sunscreen oils. It can also fade with long-term exposure to sunlight or chlorine bleach, but the degree of fading varies greatly depending on the type of spandex.
