Sweat fabrics are knitted fabrics and consist of intertwined loops. Unlike other knitted fabrics, such as Jersey , sweat fabrics have an additional thread knitted into the reverse side, which is then roughened. This makes the reverse side nice and cozy and warm. The fabric drapes softly and is very comfortable to wear; it is firmer and has a better grip than Jersey . Sweat is perfect for...

Lycra is just another name or brand name for elastane. It's used to describe fabrics used in swimwear, sportswear, or dancewear. These are usually made of polyamide with an elastane content of 18 to 25 percent. This makes them very stretchy and conforms to the body shape.