1/4" Braided Elastic, Black

$1.94 ~~$4.69~~ In stock

Category: 107

Dritz Braided Elastic is the most basic elastic. It is lightweight, slightly ribbed and it narrows when stretched. It is most often used on necklines, sleeves, waistbands and swimwear waistbands and leg bands.

Lightweight, slightly ribbed and narrows when stretched
Use on necklines, sleeves, waistbands and swimwear waistbands and leg bands
Machine washable and dryable in temperatures up to 200 degrees F

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Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Jason N. ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

I needed a basic elastic for a quick skirt waistband, and this braided kind holds its shape well when stretched but still feels soft enough to sit against skin comfortably.

Ella ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

Pulled a 5-inch strip for a quick hem fix and it held up through a wash cycle without losing its snap. The braided texture grips fabric nicely, so no annoying slipping when you knot it.

Ellie ★★★★☆ Oct 21, 2026

It handles machine washing well without fraying, which I appreciate for swimwear projects. I just wish the black dye didn't bleed quite so much on the first wash.