Thread mounting can be done clockwise or anti-clockwise. Anti-clock wise wrapping is helpful to provide locking strength to the stitch. Elastic threads are available in the different count. Elastic threads are thicker than normal threads.
The elastic thread can be used as bobbin elastic or looper elastic or needle elastic. Material is almost same in all cases. When elastic is fed from bobbin, it is known as bobbin elastic.
There are two kinds of bobbin elastic thread. First one is knitted elastic thread and other one woven elastic thread. Normally woven elastic thread in woven garment and knitted elastic thread in knitted garments.
Bobbin Elastic
In case of bobbin elastic, stitch formation is being done with normal thread in needle and elastic thread in bobbin. This is used to provide gather look (shirring) in the garment or to meet style specification. Elastic thread is visible from the bottom and normal thread on the top of the seam.
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| Bobbin winded with elastic thread |
Additional information: Sourcing lead time of white elastic thread is 3-6 days while for dyed 5-12 days depending on the supplier (in India).
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