Schwimm- / Sportstoffe

Swim and sports fabrics are built for movement and moisture. They stretch in every direction, return reliably to shape and dry quickly – the basis for swimsuits, bikinis, leggings and sportswear.

  • Highly elastic
  • Quick drying
  • Keeps its shape
Swim and Sports Fabrics
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) Fahrzeuge in Rosa, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey Vehicles in Pink
Functional jersey in Pink, 145 cm wide and 190 g/m², made from 17 % Elastan and 83 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
11,90 EUR
11,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) Streifen in Blau/Türkis, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey Stripes in Blue/Turquoise
This functional jersey in Blue/Turquoise measures 145 cm across and weighs 190 g/m²; its composition reads 17 % Elastan and 83 % polyester. Available by the metre.
11,90 EUR
11,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) Blüten in Schwarz, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey Flowers in Black
This functional jersey in Black measures 150 cm across and weighs 250 g/m²; its composition reads 22 % elastane and 78 % polyester. Available by the metre.
17,90 EUR
17,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) in Bordeaux, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey in Burgundy
Functional jersey in Burgundy, 150 cm wide and 250 g/m², made from 22 % elastane and 78 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
17,90 EUR
17,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) in Gelb/Flieder/Mint, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey in Yellow/Lilac/Mint
This functional jersey in Yellow/Lilac/Mint measures 150 cm across and weighs 275 g/m²; its composition reads 5 % elastane and 95 % polyester. Available by the metre.
15,90 EUR
15,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) in Schwarz, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey in Black
This functional jersey in Black measures 145 cm across and weighs 240 g/m²; its composition reads 15 % elastane and 85 % polyester. Available by the metre.
15,90 EUR
15,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) Maritim in Türkis, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey Maritime in Turquoise
Functional Jersey Maritime in Turquoise: 145 cm wide, 110 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting. Suitable for clothing and home textiles.
15,90 EUR
15,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Funktionsjersey (Sport/Bade) in Bunt auf Dunkelblau, Meterware im Detail
Functional Jersey in Multicolour on Dark Blue
Functional jersey in Multicolour on Dark Blue, 145 cm wide and 110 g/m², made from 100 % polyester. Sold by the metre. Wash once before cutting.
15,90 EUR
15,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
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The high elastane content means the fabric fits closely again even after heavy stretching. That is crucial for swimwear, as wet fabric otherwise stretches out and loses its fit.

For sewing you need a stretch stitch or an overlocker. A straight stitch snaps as soon as the fabric is stretched. For leg openings and straps, elastic sewn in holds the edge.

Chlorine and salt water attack elastane. Rinse finished pieces in cold water after swimming and dry them in the shade, and the elasticity lasts longer.

Good to know

Which stitch do I need for swim fabrics?

An elastic one: narrow zigzag, stretch stitch or overlocker. A straight stitch breaks when stretched, because the thread cannot follow.

How do I attach elastic to leg openings?

Sew it on slightly stretched with zigzag onto the seam allowance, fold the edge over and topstitch with a twin needle or zigzag. The edge then stays elastic and lies flat.

How do I care for swimwear?

Rinse in cold water after swimming, do not wring and dry in the shade. Chlorine, salt and sun attack the elastic fibres and make the fabric stretch out faster.