{"product_id":"6-cord-braided-elastic-4-5mm-flat-sewing-elastic-black-and-white","title":"6 Cord Braided Elastic – 4.5mm Flat Sewing Elastic - Black And White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Cord Braided Elastic – 4.5mm Flat Elastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Cord Braided Elastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a strong, lightweight and flexible flat elastic, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed with six individual elastic cords enclosed within a durable braided outer sheath, it provides excellent stretch and recovery for a wide range of sewing, clothing and haberdashery applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe braided construction gives the elastic its distinctive ribbed appearance while keeping it thin, soft and easy to work with. With approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% stretch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the elast\u003cimg\u003eic can stretch to around twice its original length before returning towards its original shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Cord Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains six individual elastic cores\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraided Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat, lightweight construction with distinctive parallel ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable Outer Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically made from high-strength polyester or polypropylene yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElastic Core:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multi-core natural extruded rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Stretch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–100% stretch capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Shape Recovery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to return towards its original size after stretching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Flexible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for garments and general sewing projects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin construction makes it easy to thread through fabric casings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClothing \u0026amp; Garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for lightweight waistbands, sleeve cuffs, necklines, hooded jumper pull-throughs and other areas where a narrow elastic is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing \u0026amp; Tailoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful addition to sewing boxes and professional workrooms for garment construction, alterations and repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Haberdashery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for a variety of craft, DIY and general haberdashery projects where a narrow, flexible elastic is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Braided Elastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraided elastic is generally best used \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einside a fabric casing or channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike some other types of elastic, braided elastic narrows when stretched and can lose strength or elasticity if repeatedly sewn directly through the centre, as the needle may damage the internal rubber cords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is 6 Cord Elastic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“6 cord”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the six individual elastic strands contained within the braided outer covering. This construction provides a useful combination of strength, flexibility and stretch while allowing the finished elastic to remain approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lightweight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile everyday elastic suitable for dressmaking, tailoring, garment manufacturing, repairs, crafts and general sewing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pins and Needles","offers":[{"title":"White \/ 5mts","offer_id":57545630581109,"sku":"TELAS6CDW05","price":0.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 10mts","offer_id":57545641525621,"sku":"TELAS6CDW10","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 25mts","offer_id":57545641558389,"sku":"TELAS6CDW25","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 250mt Roll","offer_id":57545630548341,"sku":"TELAS6CDW250","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5mts","offer_id":57545630646645,"sku":"TELAS6CDB05","price":0.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 10mts","offer_id":57545641591157,"sku":"TELAS6CDB10","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 25mts","offer_id":57545641623925,"sku":"TELAS6CDB25","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 250mt Roll","offer_id":57545630613877,"sku":"TELAS6CDB250","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2086\/2563\/files\/6CordElastic.03.png?v=1788451886","url":"https:\/\/pinsandneedles.org.uk\/products\/6-cord-braided-elastic-4-5mm-flat-sewing-elastic-black-and-white","provider":"Pins \u0026 Needles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}