Narrow Width Fabrics

Precision knit elastics for a multitude of
consumer applications

STRETCH. FIT. SMART.

Enabling Elastic Technologies

In partnership with the world’s largest producer of narrow-width fabrics, we offer a collection of elasticated fabrics and elastomeric yarns. Engineered to achieve required stretch and durability, our portfolio of narrow-width fabrics supports complex design parameters and construction needs.

Platform Features

Stretchability

Performance narrow width elastics with varied elasticity.

Coloration

Dyeing and printing techniques used to achieve color palette of choice.

Compression

Enabling gradient compression for stronger fit.

Precision knit

High-accuracy fabric construction.

Specifications

Knit Types

Jacquard Woven, Woven, Crochet, Braid, Raschel, Tricot and other knit types

Configurations:

Width range: 3mm to 450mm
Diameter: 0.5 to 20mm
Multi region stretch area, variable shapes, special finishing, printing,
flocking, embossing.

OUR NARROW WIDTH

Applications

Narrow width fabrics are used across the board in our work at Softmatter from backing for conductive pathways to form-fitting garments

Consumer Health

IA backing substrate for fabric-based data transfer; used to build straps for next to skin wearables and biopotential monitors, and much more.

+ Harness for masks
+ Silicone extruded elastics for high-grip applications
+ Stretchable conductive pathways

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Consumer Technology

Watch straps and armbands can be programmatically actuated and linked, allowing for the creation of intelligent wearables that respond to external stimuli, or user-designed patterns.

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Outdoor and Workwear

Integration with activewear to achieve compression, stretch, and fit-to-form, as well as allowing for varied modulus across soft goods. Whilst in workwear we are developing functional apparel and soft goods with tailored fit, breathability, and great hand-feel – optimized for both comfort and aesthetics.

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Platform Capabilities

Elasticated fabrics and elastomeric yarns engineered to achieve stretch and durability, can support complex design parameters and construction needs.

Yarn to Product

TECHNOLOGY WOVEN IN

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Engineered Knit

Leveraging Flat, Circular, and Warp knitting techniques to create complex structures, designs, and modulus.

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Narrow Width Fabrics

Elasticated fabrics and elastomeric yarns engineered to achieve stretch and durability, as well as support complex design and construction.

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Injection Molding

A revolutionary form and padding technology for impact protection and the encasing of electronics.

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Visibility

Next-to-skin LED-based lighting that provides on-demand illumination ensuring visibility and safety, now with RGB capabilities.

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Thermal Regulation

Intelligent fabric-based thermal regulation, that can support a variety of functions ranging from microclimate regulation to pain management.

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Sensing

Seamlessly integrated biopotential and biomechanical sensors that allow for the collection of metrics ranging from heart rate to motion.

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Feedback

Haptics, TENS, and EMS integrated into soft goods for tactile feedback, notification, and chronic pain management.

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Touch Textiles

Pressure-sensitive textile constructions used to create interactive interfaces, replacing the need for traditional plastic components.

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Data Transfer

Transfer of data and power across fabric substrates with limited flow and interference and low resistance, supporting over 4gbps and 40V at 5A.

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Flexible Battery

Adaptable battery for a multitude of wearable uses. Flexible, washable, semi-solid electrolyte construction that serves as the industry’s solution to the growing design needs.

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Textile Circuitry

A collection of conductive pathways and inlays, interconnects and encapsulation to present technology in a seamless and invisible manner

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Bio-mimicking material

Thermo-responsive polymers and yarns, pine-cone biomimetic yarn for moisture management for improved comfort over extended wear times.

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PU foam-based Injection Molding

Replacing hard plastic components for flexibility, durability, and seamless integration of sensors

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Acoustic dampening fabrics

Certified Acoustic fabrics specifically designed for uninterrupted sound passthrough from materials to product.

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Memory Foam with PU Leather

Internal and external fabric/leather lamination on foam provides superior comfort and flexibility. Memory foam built for high impact/low frequency.

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Silicone Printing and Embellishments

Patented Silicone Application Technology to enable targeted modification of fabric modulus using engineered functional prints for grip and comfort

How to Get Started

At Softmatter, our dynamic team has industry-leading expertise in smart textiles, from design to manufacture. We help you strategically enhance your offering so that it has a profound, global impact.

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