As public consumption has increased, as well as the higher requirements for fabrics such as light weight, comfortable fit, soft texture,etc. The demand for low-density spandex fabrics has continued to grow. Currently, China is the world's largest producer of spandex. Because it’s one of the main materials of mask belt, it was a trend in short supply in 2020.  

Spandex is shortened form polyurethane(PU) fiber, it is polymerized by PTMEG and MDI. Spandex is a kind of elastic fibers, belongs to synthetic fibers and it has the best elasticity. It can stretch six to seven times, but with the disappearance of tension can quickly return to the initial state.      

Spandex is modern clothing materials as well as can be made garment materials. Outside the elastane filament yarns warp staple yarns, is called spandex core - spun yarns. The elastic fabric used this kind of yarns to weave is comfortable, suitable and high elastic. It known as the second skin of human body.

Spandex is also used in hygiene materials’ elastic part. Hygiene spandex has replaced the traditional rubber material to provide unique styles for hygiene design. Use it at the baby diapers, it will let babies fell comfort, fitness and fell free to move.

Along with diversified demand of spandex, the industry ushered diversity development.    

The research and development of various functional spandex is expected to further enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. In the background of the spandex industry’s diversity development, the potential development of spandex industry will be greater in the future.