Ottoman is a very elastic, softly flowing, breathable, stretchy material. It is incredibly comfortable to wear and is therefore suitable for various sewing projects, such as hats, trousers, cardigans, sweaters, bloomers... a great addition to jersey fabrics! Since it can be stretched in both directions, the popular beanies with the vertical ribs can also be sewn from it.

Lycra is just another name or brand name for spandex. It is used to designate fabrics for swimwear, sportswear or dancewear. These are usually made of polyamide with an elastane content of 18 to 25 percent. This makes them very elastic and snuggles up to the shape of the body.