Technical Reference: Stretch and elongation
Subject Overview: Elongation describes how far a fabric extends under a defined test. The number only has meaning with the method and conditions used, and it should not be substituted for growth or recovery.
- Author & Reviewer
- Gaurav Jain, Founder & Denim Sourcing Director at AzAttire
- Industry Context
- Commercial Denim Manufacturing, Quality Testing & Global Sourcing
- Governing Test Standards
- ASTM, AATCC, and ISO international textile evaluation standards
- Associated Entity
- Elastic Fabric Elongation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandex)
- Practical Mill Sourcing Impact
- Ensures dimensional stability, shade continuity, batch-to-batch repeatability, and garment wash house performance.