What Is Cotton Elastane Jersey And What To Make?

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What Exactly is Cotton Elastane Jersey?

A single knit jersey composed of cotton and elastane. My premium medium weight Australian and European cotton elastane jersey has 4 way stretch and is soft with subtle drape. Cotton elastane jersey is absorbent and breathable, making it ideal for a wide range of clothing projects appropriate for people of all ages.

Cotton elastane jersey can range in weight from 120gsm to 280gsm, with 180 - 220gsm being the most common.

Other Names for Cotton Elastane Jersey

• Cotton Spandex Jersey
• Cotton Lycra Jersey

Benefits of Cotton Elastane Jersey

• Absorbent
• Breathable
• Soft
• Subtle Drape
• Comfortable
• UV Protective
• Biodegrable
• Eco-friendly and Sustainable

What To Make With Cotton Elastane Jersey?

• Underwear
• Bra
• Socks
• T-Shirts & Tops
• Shorts
• Leggings
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Headband

Cotton elastane jersey is one of the most versatile jersey bases because it can be used to create a wide range of clothing (from form fitting to oversized) for people of all ages. It is popular because it is a comfortable fabric to wear because of its stretch component, as well as an eco-friendly and sustainable choice, making it environmentally friendly.

Care Instruction for Cotton Elastane Jersey?

Cold Wash / Line Dry / No Bleaching (including optical brighteners and whitening agents*) / Low Tumble Dry / No Dry Cleaning / Low Iron*Some laundry detergent include optical brighteners and whitening agents. This is a fluorescent substance added to detergents in order to produce a whitening effect on laundry which acts like bleach and can change, lighten or cause blotchy discolouration in fabric after washing.

At Wicked Fabrics, I'm passionate about sourcing fabrics that are ethical and sustainable so that our environmental footprint is reduced. This also allows you to focus on the fun stuff, like sewing!

Where To Buy?

Browse Cotton Elastane Jersey here.

Sewist and Photograher: Mia Cadusch