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Black rubber tape, 15mm wide.
60% organic cotton, 40% natural rubber.
Elasticity is 120%.
Depth: 1.1mm.
This is a woven elastic tape.
It is also available in unbleached ecru.
Edge binding elastic differs due to the central divet that allows the elastic to be folded and used on edges of garments to provide stretch at the hem and cuffs. It can also be used however, as a flat elastic for more lightweight uses, and can be stitched down the central ditch if it needs some control.
Organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers, which means it is better for people and planet. Natural rubber is an existing resource that helps fuel local economies and prevent deforestation, without the need for synthetic polymers. It comes from Malaysian plantations where child labour is not used.
(For a fascinating video about tapping rubber trees in the Amazon, head to this interview on our sister site, The Sustainable Fashion Collective).
Blended together, this organic cotton and natural rubber elastic is kinder to the planet and better for your skin. It also prevents any possible nasty fibres washing away into our water. The organic cotton comes from Turkey. Production is conducted in Austria.
*Biodegradable; This elastic is unusual as it's 100% biodegradable. Elastic is usually made of synthetic polymers, which do not biodegrade and so continue to pollute the environment when thrown away. Of course, it won't start to biodegrade while you wear it! To kick start the bacteria needed to break down the material, ensure it is composted when it is eventually discarded (hopefully after many many years of love and use).
This rubberband is washable up to 40°C (104°F) and will shrink up to 5% in the first wash. We always recommend washing before sewing (in a load with like colours is absolutely fine) and to consider purchasing a touch more than you'll need - it's bound to come in handy. Do not tumble dry.
Clothes and accessories. Particularly good for underwear, lingerie and swimwear straps, outdoor and children's clothing hems and cuffs, hair accessories and lightweight waistbands.
Use it with all light to medium to heavy weight fabrics.
Stepped pricing is available on quantities of 25 metres and over. Email us at info@offsetwarehouse.com to enquire.