Use the Dritz Cotton Braided Elastic to equip your swimwear and other fabrics with enhanced stretchability. Characterized by horizontal ribs, this cotton braided elastic is lightweight and extremely narrow when stretched. This firm elastic resists chlorine, salt water, suntan oil and can directly be stitched onto fabrics. It can also be used in legbands, waistbands, sleeves and necklines of garments.Lightweight elastic that narrows when stretched. For swimwear, waistbands and leg bands. Machine washable and dryable in temperatures up to 200 degrees F. Do not dry clean.Sold by the Yard.