6a Garment Specification Form - The Warehouse

7i: Stretch and Recovery Requirements
Tables The tables below describe the stretch and recovery requirements for various fabric
types. The types covered are:
TABLE ONE: WEFT KNIT FABRICS
1. Weft knit fabrics
2. Warp knit fabrics
3. Cuffs, basques, neckbands and trims
4. Woven fabric with elastane.
Fabric Type Fabric Description Stretches/ Residual Extension
Single Jersey
Cotton
Weft knit mesh Polyester
with or without elastane
Fleece,
French terry
Polyester/Cotton 65/35
Polyester/Cotton/ Elastane -
HEAVY
Polyester/Cotton/
Elastane – LIGHT AND
MEDIUM
Cotton
Polyester
Polyester/Viscose
Polyester/Cotton 65/35
Length stretch 20-30%
Width Stretch 60-100%
Length R.Ext. 10%(max)
Width R.Ext. 30%(max)
Length stretch 20-30%
Width Stretch 60-100%
Length R.Ext. 5%(max)
Width R.Ext. 10%(max)
Length stretch 90-130%
Width Stretch 140-200%
Length R.Ext. 10%(max)
Width R.Ext. 15%(max)
Length stretch 90-130%
Width Stretch 140-200%
Length R.Ext. 15%(max)
Width R.Ext. 30%(max)
Length stretch 20 % (min)
Width stretch 60% (min)
Length R.Ext.15% (max)
Width R.Ext. 30% (max)
Length stretch 20%(min)
Width Stretch 30%(min)
Length R.Ext. 10%(max)
Width R.Ext. 15%(max)
Length stretch 15%(min)
Width Stretch 30%(min)
Length R.Ext. 5%(max)
Width R.Ext. 10%(max)
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