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Lycra Lining for Swimwear and Stretch Linings
Lycra lining ideal for sewing bikinis, swimwear, and stretch linings. Composition 90% polyamide and 10% elastane, easy to cut and sew. Sizes 70x50cm and 100x70cm. Perfect for finishing handmade swimsuits, crochet tops, knitted garments that require a stretch lining, and creations with yarns and cords. Ideal for completing your summer crochet and knitting projects with a professional finish. Price refers to 1 unit.
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QUICK SPECS: Composition: 90% Polyamide, 10% Elastane | Weight: 190-230 g/m² | Available sizes: 70x50 cm / 100x70 cm | Stretch: Bidirectional with high memory | Resistance: Chlorine, Sea salt, UV rays | Use: Lining for swimwear, summer tops, elastic accessories
Lycra Lining for Swimwear: the Elastic Fabric for your Crochet Creations
Tessiland's lycra lining for swimwear is the ideal technical solution to finish the inside of swimsuits, bikinis and tops made in crochet and knitting. Thanks to its extraordinary bidirectional stretch, it fits the body's shapes perfectly without deforming or stiffening the structure of your knit or crochet work.
Unlike traditional linings that tend to hold moisture, this technical fabric (90% polyamide and 10% elastane) ensures very fast drying and unmatched comfort against the skin. It is perfect for protecting the most delicate areas from friction with textured yarns, ensuring a professional, long-lasting finish on every summer creation. It pairs beautifully with water-specific elastic yarns like our Splash.
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Construction Detail: How to Choose the Right Accessory
When making a stretch garment or an accessory intended for summer and beach use, the choice of the inner support is essential to ensure structural stability, coverage and a perfect fit.
1. Dimensions and Optimal Cutting
The lining comes in two pre-cut formats (70x50 cm and 100x70 cm) designed to minimise waste during work. The locked-knit fabric structure prevents the edges from fraying during shaping, allowing clean, precise profiles before the manual fixing on the back of your project.
2. Composition and Structural Stability
With a density of 190-230 g/m², this lycra offers the perfect balance between lightness and coverage. The 10% elastane ensures a fluid stretch that follows the body's movements, while the 90% polyamide gives structural stability that keeps the garment from sagging or losing its original shape under the weight of water.
3. Compatibility with Summer Yarns
This lining is designed to work in perfect synergy with technical beach yarns, especially stretch microfiber. Combining the lining with a water-repellent yarn ensures the whole project keeps the same stretch and ultra-fast drying times.
Compatibility and Care: Using It in a Bag Project
Even when inserted inside beach bags, stretch pouches or swimsuits, lycra requires specific care to preserve the fibres' stretch over time. To care for the finished project, a gentle hand wash in lukewarm water (maximum 30°C) with neutral detergents is recommended. Absolutely avoid bleach or fabric softeners that could compromise the elastane's hold.
After use in the pool or the sea, always rinse with fresh water to remove chlorine and salt residues, which over time can dull the colours and the elastic fibre's responsiveness. For drying, avoid direct exposure to extreme heat sources or tumble dryers: lay the garment flat in the shade to keep the structural stability of the lining and the outer yarn unchanged.
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✨ TESSILAND STUDIOFrequently Asked Questions
How do you attach the lycra lining for swimwear without using a sewing machine?
The best method is to fix the lining with an invisible hand stitch along the inner edge of the work. Use a round-tip needle and a thin matching thread, anchoring the lycra directly to the inner loops of the stitches so the stitch stays invisible on the right side.
Does the lycra for swimwear fray when I cut it to shape it?
No, thanks to its special ladder-proof knit structure, this lycra does not fray along the cut edges. You can shape it following the curves of your bikini or top without making thick hems or complex finishes.
Can I also use this elastic lining to line a bag or a summer pouch?
Absolutely. It is ideal for beach bags, totes or pouches made with openwork stitches or elastic yarns. The lining follows the bag's stretch without blocking its natural flexibility, while preventing small items from slipping through the gaps in the weave.
What is the difference in drying compared to a cotton lining?
Lycra (polyamide and elastane) has an extremely low water absorption rate compared to cotton. This lets the lining dry in just a few minutes in the open air, avoiding the unpleasant damp feeling on the skin typical of natural-fibre linings.
Is this lining see-through? Does it offer good coverage for very openwork stitches?
With a specific weight of around 190-230 g/m², the lining offers excellent coverage and is not see-through. It is perfect for screening delicate areas under very open, openwork or lace work, ensuring maximum discretion.
How does the lining behave in contact with sunscreen or massage oils?
The polyamide composition offers good resistance to external chemical agents such as oils and sunscreens. However, it is advisable to wash the garment after use to prevent oily residues from penetrating deep into the fibres, altering their stretch over the long term.
Can I iron the lycra lining once it is applied to my project?
Lycra is sensitive to direct heat. If needed, you can iron the garment by placing a damp cloth between the iron and the lining, setting the iron to the minimum temperature for synthetics and without using direct steam so as not to damage the elastic component.
