{"id":6344,"date":"2022-10-21T13:16:32","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quiltnco.com\/?p=6344"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:37:21","slug":"does-polyester-stretch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Polyester Stretch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#What_Is_Polyester\" >What Is Polyester?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#How_Much_Does_Polyester_Stretch\" >How Much Does Polyester Stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Does_Polyester_Satin_Stretch\" >Does Polyester Satin Stretch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Does_Polyester_Stretch_When_Wet_Or_After_Washing\" >Does Polyester Stretch When Wet Or After Washing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Does_Polyester_Stretch_With_Continuous_Wear\" >Does Polyester Stretch With Continuous Wear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Which_Of_The_Polyester_Blends_Are_The_Most_Stretchy\" >Which Of The Polyester Blends Are The Most Stretchy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Polyester_And_Spandex_Blends\" >Polyester And Spandex Blends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Cotton_And_Polyester_Blends\" >Cotton And Polyester Blends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Polyester_Cotton_And_Rayon_Blends\" >Polyester, Cotton, And Rayon Blends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Quick_Tutorial\" >Quick Tutorial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Can_Shrinking_Ruin_The_Stretch_Of_Polyester\" >Can Shrinking Ruin The Stretch Of Polyester?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Step_by_Step_Tutorial\" >Step by Step Tutorial<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Yes. Polyester is very stretchy. And it snaps back to its original shape perfectly. It can typically stretch between 5% and 15%. As a comparison, you can only stretch cotton at around 1% to 2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester is often blended with other fabrics such as cotton and wool to enhance their stretchiness and durability. If you need a stretchy fabric, polyester is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-897dde76-5883\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-897dde76-5883 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Polyester\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">What Is Polyester?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester is a fabric or textile made using polyester fibers. It\u2019s a kind of plastic derived from a synthetic polymer called polyethylene terephthalate (PET).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyethylene terephthalate is a mixture of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. Polyester is the result of a long and tedious process of creating the fabric. Although plastic, polyester is soft. It resists water well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-3e740457-f71e\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-3e740457-f71e \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Polyester_Stretch\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">How Much Does Polyester Stretch?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester can stretch between 5% to 15%. The degree that polyester stretch depends on the blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To test the stretchiness of your fabric. Measure the original length. Stretch it and measure the stretch length. 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While satin by itself is impossible to stretch, it can stretch up to 15% when mixed with polyester. Satin polyester is an excellent blend of elegance, beauty, and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fabric is a perfect dress. The fabric is elegant, but it gives you the flexibility to move around. This blend is also the same material used to make your satin turbans and ballet shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-3ffc350b-c381\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-3ffc350b-c381 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Polyester_Stretch_When_Wet_Or_After_Washing\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Does Polyester Stretch When Wet Or After Washing?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester does not stretch when wet or after washing. But, if you hang dry polyester after washing, the water\u2019s weight can cause it to stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you wash polyester using warm water, it is stretchy. The heat will relax the fibers and make it easier to stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-9a301537-a90b\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-9a301537-a90b \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Polyester_Stretch_With_Continuous_Wear\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Does Polyester Stretch With Continuous Wear?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester and cotton blends are stretchy. When combining these two materials, you typically end up with a fabric that is more stretchy than cotton but slightly less stretchy than polyester. The overall stretchiness of this blend will depend on the specific blend. Blends that are more polyester than cotton will stretch more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a 95% polyester and 5% cotton blend will be very similar to a 100% polyester blend. A 50% polyester and 50% cotton blend will shrink much less than the 95% polyester blend in contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-7a09d2e3-fb56\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-7a09d2e3-fb56 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Of_The_Polyester_Blends_Are_The_Most_Stretchy\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Which Of The Polyester Blends Are The Most Stretchy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-257c75f5-11a1\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-257c75f5-11a1 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polyester_And_Spandex_Blends\"><\/span>Polyester And Spandex Blends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-be9499de-3476\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-be9499de-3476\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Polyester and spandex are two of the stretchiest fabrics on the market.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Most activewear is made out of a polyester-spandex blend.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">This fabric is super flexible and allows you to move freely.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Manufacturers intentionally combine these two fabrics to create a slimmer and body-hugging garment that allows for free movement.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-d402e346-9914\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-d402e346-9914 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cotton_And_Polyester_Blends\"><\/span>Cotton And Polyester Blends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-e933f4a0-b3d4\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-e933f4a0-b3d4\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Polyester and cotton blends are stretchy. When combining these two materials, you typically end up with a fabric that is more stretchy than cotton but slightly less stretchy than polyester.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">The overall stretchiness of this blend will depend on the specific blend.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Blends that are more polyester than cotton will stretch more.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">For example, a 95% polyester and 5% cotton blend will be very similar to a 100% polyester blend.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">A 50% polyester and 50% cotton blend will shrink much less than the 95% polyester blend in contracts.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-c71f759f-a612\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-c71f759f-a612 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polyester_Cotton_And_Rayon_Blends\"><\/span>Polyester, Cotton, And Rayon Blends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-734e2bc3-9bee\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-734e2bc3-9bee\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Polyester and Rayon are both stretchy. Therefore, a blend of Rayon, polyester, and cotton is stretchy.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Typically the less cotton inside the blend, the more it will stretch.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M512 16c-273.934 0-496 222.066-496 496s222.066 496 496 496 496-222.066 496-496-222.066-496-496-496zM512 112c221.064 0 400 178.902 400 400 0 221.064-178.902 400-400 400-221.064 0-400-178.902-400-400 0-221.064 178.902-400 400-400zM792.408 372.534l-45.072-45.436c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.136l-282.704 280.432-119.584-120.554c-9.334-9.41-24.53-9.472-33.94-0.138l-45.438 45.072c-9.41 9.334-9.472 24.53-0.136 33.942l181.562 183.032c9.334 9.41 24.53 9.472 33.94 0.136l345.178-342.408c9.408-9.336 9.468-24.532 0.134-33.942z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Likewise, you will benefit from the blend having more polyester.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-dbffc324-43af\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-dbffc324-43af \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Tutorial\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Quick Tutorial<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-video gs-video youtube gspb_video-id-gsbp-8b785550-81c6\" id=\"gs-video-gsbp-8b785550-81c6\"><div class=\"gs-video-wrapper\" itemscope><iframe class=\"gs-video-element\" data-src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/idnt3SSS9vE\" data-provider=\"youtube\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-playsinline=\"false\" data-controls=\"true\" data-loop=\"false\" data-mute=\"false\" data-overlay=\"true\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-modestbranding=\"true\" data-suggested=\"false\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"gs-video-overlay\" data-type=\"youtube\" data-lightbox=\"true\"><div class=\"gs-play-icon\" style=\"background-color:#cc0000\"><div style=\"content:&quot;&quot;;display:block;position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #cc0000;left:-20px;right:-20px;bottom:-20px;top:-20px;animation:pulsevideobutton 1.5s linear infinite;opacity:0\"><\/div><span><\/span><div style=\"content:&quot;&quot;;display:block;position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #cc0000;left:-20px;right:-20px;bottom:-20px;top:-20px;animation:pulsevideobutton 1.5s linear infinite;opacity:0;animation-delay:0.5s\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gs-overlay-color\" style=\"background-color:#000000;background-image:;opacity:0.5\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gs-overlay-image wp-image-undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/idnt3SSS9vE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_id-gsbp-cf8f8776-4d30\" class=\"gspb-howto gspb_id-gsbp-cf8f8776-4d30 \" style=\"border-color:#5619d1;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowTo\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><div itemprop=\"name\" class=\"gspb-howto__heading\"><strong>How Can You Stretch Your Polyester Clothes?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__description\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#gspb-howid6a3cec22b61f8step\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong><strong>Soak in hot-water and hang dry\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-2ac00edf-39f2\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-2ac00edf-39f2\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">When polyester is hot, the fibers become more malleable.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Before you stretch, you want to expose polyester to moderately warm water.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">This will relax the fibers and make it easier to stretch.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Once you soak it in hot water, let some of the waterfalls off naturally.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Don\u2019t wring it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"5\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Finally, hang it up and let gravity do its magic.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"6\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">The combination of hot water and a heavy shirt will stretch out the polyester.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#gspb-howid6a3cec22b62afstep\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong><strong><strong>Stretching and Holding<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-23e116dd-7086\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-23e116dd-7086\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Similar to the above process. Start by soaking polyester in warm water for around 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Add some detergent to make it a bit more flexible.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Once you&#8217;re done, stretch the polyester by hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">When you find your desired length, using heavy objects or pins, hold the fabric in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"4\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Hold it there until the resistance on the fabric begins to decrease.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-7707135b-a534\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-7707135b-a534 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Shrinking_Ruin_The_Stretch_Of_Polyester\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Can Shrinking Ruin The Stretch Of Polyester?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester is not easy to shrink. It requires high heat. While shrinking polyester once will not ruin its stretch, continuous shrinking can cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester must be exposed to temperatures between 155 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeated exposure to high heat can cause the fabric to harden and prevent it from shrinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-85a01802-5255\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-85a01802-5255 \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Tutorial\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Step by Step Tutorial<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_id-gsbp-fede4efa-a9c7\" class=\"gspb-howto gspb_id-gsbp-fede4efa-a9c7 \" style=\"border-color:#5619d1;\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowTo\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><div itemprop=\"name\" class=\"gspb-howto__heading\"><strong>How Can You Take Care Of Your Polyester?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__line\" style=\"background-color:#5619d1;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howto__description\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#gspb-howid6a3cec22b6493step\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong>Washing<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<p>To properly wash your fabric, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-a4d0f8dd-4cab\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-a4d0f8dd-4cab\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Pre-treat stains on your fabric<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Turn polyester items inside out<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Wash on wash water<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"3\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Use regular or gentle cycle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/quiltnco.com\/en\/does-polyester-stretch\/#gspb-howid6a3cec22b64ebstep\" \/><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__title\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__heading\" itemprop=\"name\"><strong>Drying\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__content\"  itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToDirection\"><div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__text\" itemprop=\"text\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-2f7e29f5-1589\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-2f7e29f5-1589\"><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Use low or no heat\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 1280 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M1276 242c-6.6-19.6-20.4-35.6-39-44.8l-396.6-197.2c-19 26.4-56.8 100.6-200.4 100.6-144.8 0-182.2-75.4-200.4-100.6l-396.4 197.2c-18.6 9.2-32.6 25.2-39.2 44.8-6.6 19.8-5.2 40.8 4.2 59.4l106 212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Allow to air dry until fully dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gspb-howtoitem__step\" itemprop=\"step\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/HowToStep\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" 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212.4c19.2 38.4 66 54 103.2 35.4l48-22.6c10.6-5 22.8 2.8 22.8 14.4v370.6c0 62 50.2 112.4 112 112.4h480c61.8 0 112-50.4 112-112.4v-370.4c0-11.8 12.2-19.4 22.8-14.4l47 22.2c38.2 19.4 85 3.6 104.2-34.8l106-212.4c8.8-19 10.4-40 3.8-59.8zM1088 454.8l-146.4-69.2c-21.2-10-45.6 5.4-45.6 29v497.2c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16h-480c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16v-497.2c0-23.4-24.4-39-45.6-29l-146.4 69.2-89.6-179.8 311-154.6c52.8 48 135.6 76.6 226.6 76.6s173.8-28.6 226.4-76.4l311 154.6-89.4 179.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">After drying, fold or hang your polyester immediately to prevent wrinkles\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gspb_heading-id-gsbp-472ae635-e19f\" class=\"gspb_heading gspb_heading-id-gsbp-472ae635-e19f \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span class=\"gspb_heading_highlight gspb-inview-active\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to deal with a piece of polyester fabric, it\u2019s now up to you to pick which method suits you best. Stretching that polyester fabric can take a lot of effort, but it gets easy in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind all the practical ways above, and pulling that unyielding jean will be a piece of cake. You don\u2019t have to give up just yet. You\u2019ll soon get it to a size that fits better on your curves; I know you can do it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. Polyester is very stretchy. And it snaps back to its original shape perfectly. It can typically stretch between 5% and 15%. As a comparison, you can only stretch cotton at around 1% to 2%. Polyester is often blended with other fabrics such as cotton and wool to enhance their stretchiness and durability. 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