Nylon / Spandex

Rex Fabrics keeps more than 300 nylon spandex styles in stock in Los Angeles: 4-way stretch tricots, prints, textures, meshes and holograms for apparel brands and manufacturers.

What's in stock

• Solid tricots: matte and shiny 4-way stretch, typically 80–90% nylon and 10–20% spandex, from lightweight 150 GSM to heavyweight 310 GSM.
• Prints: hundreds of prints on 200–240 GSM tricot, plus heavyweight 320 GSM Brazilian prints.
• Textures and specialty: Brazilian textures, ribs, satins, holograms, foils and stretch mesh from 60 GSM.
• Recycled nylon: recycled matte tricot and microfiber for sustainable lines.

Most styles are 58/60" wide. Fiber content, weight and width are listed on every product page.

Common uses

Swimwear, activewear, leggings, dancewear, gymnastics leotards, costumes and shapewear. Browse by end use: Swimwear Fabric, Activewear Fabric, Yoga & Legging Fabric and Hologram.

Ordering

Request 1-yard samples to check hand and color, then order by the full roll (about 70–500 yards) or in production quantities of 500+ yards. Cuts under a full roll carry a cut fee. Pricing is by quote: use Request a Quote on any product.

FAQ

What's the difference between nylon spandex and poly spandex?

Nylon spandex has a softer, smoother hand and strong recovery, which is why it's preferred for swimwear and premium activewear. Poly spandex is more colorfast, usually lower in cost, and is the base for sublimation printing.

Can I get samples?

Yes. Samples are available from 1 yard, and color cards can be ordered online.

Is everything in stock?

Listed styles are kept in stock in Los Angeles. For large orders, contact us to confirm current yardage.