Elastic webbing: Beginner's guide

There are many types of elastic used for the waist and cuffs of clothes.
There are various uses for elastic, such as putting it inside clothes or showing it on the front.
In this article, we would like to introduce how to choose the right elastic for such uses and purposes.
Elastic used for clothes and accessories can be roughly divided into flat elastic and elastic cords.
What is an elastic cord?
An elastic cord, as the name suggests, refers to elastic with a round cross-section when cut.
It is made by using a rubber thread as a core and surrounding it with polyester or other material.
It is used in a wide range of applications, such as the hems and hoods of sportswear parkas, bag openings of backpacks, and small items such as hair accessories.
Recently, with the rise of outdoor wear, many of them are being used together with cord stoppers at the hems of mountain hoodies for women.

An elastic cord is used for hoods with a metal tip.

An elastic cord is used for the hood with a cord stopper.
There are soft and hard types of elastic cord, and a wide variety of colors and patterns are available.
A hard elastic cord with tension is recommended for the hood and hem of mountain hoodies.