3/4" Braided Elastic, White

$2 ~~$7.89~~ 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 (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ava ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

I’ve been using this elastic to replace the drawstring in my toddler’s shorts, and the braided texture grips the fabric nicely without slipping. It narrows just enough when stretched to stay snug in the waistband casing. Really pleased with how well it holds up after a few washes.

Daniel R. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

I’ve been through a few elastics for waistbands and this one holds its shape nicely even after washing, and it’s light enough not to bunch up under thin fabric. The slightly ribbed texture grips well when I sew it in place, so no slipping mid-project.

Miles ★★★★☆ Oct 21, 2026

This braided elastic is lightweight and has that slight ribbing that makes it easy to grip when sewing. It does narrow quite a bit under tension, so I sized down for the neckline I was working on, but the final result is smooth and comfortable.