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Glossary

What is Elastic?

A stretch trim inserted into a waistband or cuff to allow fit without a separate closure.

This term in other languages

Arabicمطاط
FrenchÉlastique
TurkishLastik

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Naming closures and trims: zippers, buttons, elastic, drawcords

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