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PBT stretch
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a polyester variant engineered for swimwear. It's naturally stretchy without spandex, holds its shape in chlorinated water, and dries almost instantly. The standard for competitive swimwear, water polo suits, and triathlon apparel.
Composition: 100% PBT (polyester blend)
Composition
100% PBT (polyester blend)
Weight
150-180 gsm
Width / Spec
Width 150cm, 4-way stretch
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is pbt stretch?
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a polyester variant engineered for swimwear. It's naturally stretchy without spandex, holds its shape in chlorinated water, and dries almost instantly. The standard for competitive swimwear, water polo suits, and triathlon apparel.
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) — stretchy, quick-dry, chlorine-resistant. Standard for competitive swimwear. We work with pbt stretch daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need polyester, pbt, knit applications or are sourcing pbt stretch for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
- 100% PBT — no spandex needed for stretch150-180 gsm — light to mid-weightChlorine- and salt-water resistantHolds shape after hundreds of pool hoursSublimation-friendly (PBT is polyester-based)Quick-dry and lightweight
Compatible print methods
How we print on pbt stretch.
Dye-sublimationDTF (direct-to-film)
PBT stretch 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 pbt stretch.
Competitive swimwearWater polo and diving suitsTriathlon apparelBeach volleyball kits
Care instructions
How to care for pbt stretch.
- ✓Hand wash or machine wash cold, gentle
- ✓Rinse immediately after pool use
- ✓Hang dry away from direct sun
- ✓Do not use fabric softener
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
polyesterpbtknitstretch4-way-stretchswimathleticfittedchlorine-resistantsublimation-friendly
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FAQ
Common questions about pbt stretch.
What is PBT fabric?
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a modified polyester fiber that has natural stretch and recovery without needing spandex. It's more chlorine-resistant than nylon and standard poly, making it the top choice for competitive swimwear.
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Ready to order pbt stretch?
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.