Material Composition | Underwear, Swimwear | - Industry: 65% Nylon/35% Elastane (ASTM D737) - Base: 80% Polyester/20% Spandex (ISO 1806) - Advanced: 75% Polyester/25% Spandex + UV (AATCC TM183) (UV protection blocks 98% UVA/UVB) | Advanced offers UV protection and better breathability | Industry lacks UV protection; Advanced may cost 20% more due to UV additives |
Elasticity Performance | Active Wear, Sports | - Industry: 150% stretch (ASTM D6143) - Base: 180% ▲ (ASTM D6143) - Advanced: 200% ▲▲ (ASTM D6143) (▲=33% improvement over Base) | Advanced provides superior comfort for high-motion activities like yoga | Higher elasticity may reduce durability over repeated use (e.g., 500+ cycles) |
Thickness | Swimwear, Pants | - Industry: 0.8mm (ISO 3801) - Base: 1mm ▲ (ISO 3801) - Advanced: 1.2mm ▲▲ (ISO 3801) (▲=50% thicker than Industry) | Advanced offers enhanced durability for heavy-duty use (e.g., swimwear) | Thicker material may feel less flexible in tight-fitting garments |
Durability | Long-lasting Apparel | - Industry: 500 cycles (ASTM D3382) - Base: 700 cycles ▲ (ASTM D3382) - Advanced: 1000 cycles ▲▲ (ASTM D3382) (▲=40% improvement over Base) | Advanced withstands repeated washing/stretching better than competitors | Higher durability requires more robust manufacturing, increasing costs |
Customization Options | Promotional Items, Branding | - Industry: Limited patterns - Base: Alphabet patterns (ISO 16063) - Advanced: Full-color sublimation ▲ (▲= supports 16M colors) | Advanced allows vibrant, detailed designs for branding campaigns | Advanced customization may have longer lead times and higher minimum orders |
Width Variations | Versatile Apparel Applications | - Industry: 25mm-50mm - Base: 25-50mm - Advanced: 20-60mm ▲ (▲= expands range by 40%) | Advanced accommodates wide waistbands for swimwear or narrow straps for bras | Wider widths may require more material, increasing costs for certain projects |