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What is "Action Stretch" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 16-May-2023 (10 months, 3 days ago)
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Action Stretch
Fabrics and apparel with stretch and recovery in both warp and filling directions. Popular in ski-clothes, pants, active sportswear, and other body fitting apparel where free body movement is desired or essential.

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