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Elastication

lastic is a product that comes in vast forms and qualities. Like most things, you get what you pay for and elastic is one of those things that requires no compromise. When dealing with swimwear, lingerie and other knit garments, be guided by what the pattern suggests when purchasing this notion. Consider ‘powdered’ rubber and/or clear PVC rubber for swimwear and lingerie (and for necklines of knit daywear) as it’s light and durable and has been treated for contact with water, chlorine and UV. It can be

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