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Nylon-spandex
Nylon-spandex is the technical stretch fabric for swimwear, yoga pants, and any garment that needs to hug the body while moving with it. Nylon gives a silky, cool-touch hand and excellent strength. Spandex provides the recovery. The result is a fabric that feels light, holds shape under stress, and handles chlorinated and salt water better than poly-spandex.
Composition: 75-85% Nylon + 15-25% Spandex
Composition
75-85% Nylon + 15-25% Spandex
Weight
150-220 gsm
Width / Spec
Width 150cm, 4-way stretch
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is nylon-spandex?
Nylon-spandex is the technical stretch fabric for swimwear, yoga pants, and any garment that needs to hug the body while moving with it. Nylon gives a silky, cool-touch hand and excellent strength. Spandex provides the recovery. The result is a fabric that feels light, holds shape under stress, and handles chlorinated and salt water better than poly-spandex.
Silky hand, excellent stretch recovery. Used for swim, yoga, fitted tops. We work with nylon-spandex daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need nylon, spandex, knit applications or are sourcing nylon-spandex for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
- 75-85% nylon / 15-25% spandexSilky, cool-touch handFour-way stretch with strong recoveryChlorine- and salt-water resistant150-220 gsm — mid-weightPrint via sublimation (lighter colors) or DTF (any color)
Compatible print methods
How we print on nylon-spandex.
DTF (direct-to-film)Dye-sublimation
Nylon-spandex is dye-sublimation-friendly, meaning we can print photo-quality all-over graphics edge-to-edge. The print becomes part of the fiber — it won't crack, peel, or fade. For other substrates in your project, we offer DTF and screen-print as fallback options.
Best for
What we make with nylon-spandex.
Swimsuits and bikini topsYoga pants and leggingsCycling shorts and bibsDance and gymnastics wear
Care instructions
How to care for nylon-spandex.
- ✓Hand wash or machine wash cold, gentle
- ✓Rinse immediately after pool use
- ✓Hang dry away from direct sunlight
- ✓Do not use fabric softener or bleach
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
nylonspandexknitstretch4-way-stretchswimyogaathleticfittedsilkymidweightathletic
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FAQ
Common questions about nylon-spandex.
Is nylon-spandex better than poly-spandex for swimwear?
Yes — nylon is more chlorine-resistant, has a smoother hand, and dries faster than polyester. For competitive or frequent-pool swimwear, nylon is the standard.
Can I sublimate on nylon?
Light-color nylon can be sublimated, but results are typically less vibrant than on polyester. For dark or strong colors, DTF printing is more reliable.
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Ready to order nylon-spandex?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.