Knowledge Centre

İSTANBUL BAĞCILAR · 1996

Knowledge Centre

Technical guides for textile elastic, cord, webbing and accessories — from a manufacturer’s perspective. From garment makers to pet brands, makers to exporters.

12
Guides
5
Categories
28+
Years
OEKO-TEX
Standard 100

The Tekiş Lastik Knowledge Centre is a set of technical decision guides written from a manufacturer’s perspective for garment makers, pet-accessory brands, footwear makers and hobbyists. Which elastic, which cord, which buckle — we explain the right choice by industry and product. All content is prepared by the Tekiş Lastik production team. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 belgeli (No: 2019OK0492).

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Product Guides

Get to know the product, make the right choice 4 guides
Paracord type guide CORD

Types of Cord: Braided, Twisted, Paracord

Construction, strength and uses, plus how to specify diameter and material.

 Elastic types guide ELASTIC

Elastic Types: Woven vs Knitted vs Braided

How each construction behaves under stretch, and which to choose for waistbands, apparel and masks.

 Jacquard technique guide WEBBING

What Is Webbing? Woven Tape Explained

Materials, weaves and uses in bags, straps and apparel — and how to specify it.

 Elastic care guide ELASTIC · CARE

How Long Does Elastic Last?

Typical lifespan, what makes elastic lose its stretch, and how to extend it.

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Selection Guides

Choose the right product for the right application 4 guides
Webbing materials guide WEBBING · MATERIALS

Webbing Materials: Nylon, Polyester, PP, Cotton

Strength, stretch, UV resistance and cost compared — choose the right webbing fibre.

 Elastic width guide ELASTIC · SIZING

Elastic Sizes: A Width Guide

From 3 mm baby elastic to 80 mm waistbands — match width to application.

 How to sew elastic guide ELASTIC · SEWING

How to Sew Elastic: Methods & Tips

Direct, casing and fold-over methods, with tips to avoid puckering.

 Fold-over elastic sewing guide ELASTIC · SEWING

How to Sew Fold-Over Elastic (FOE)

Step-by-step FOE binding for lingerie, babywear and necklines.

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Industry Guides

Elastic and accessory selection for your industry 3 guides
Dog collar webbing guide PET · WEBBING

How to Choose Dog Collar Webbing

Material, width and tensile strength for collars and leashes, plus buckle pairing.

 Paracord uses guide CORD · OUTDOOR

Paracord Uses: Outdoor, Craft & Industrial

Where paracord is used, plus how to specify diameter, color and bulk orders.

 Shoelace selection guide FOOTWEAR · LACES

How to Choose Shoelaces: Length & Type

Flat vs round, material, and the right length by eyelet count.

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Technical & Certification

OEKO-TEX, sustainability and technical information 2 guides
OEKO-TEX certification guide CERTIFICATION · GENERAL

OEKO-TEX vs GRS vs GOTS: What They Mean

What each certification covers, who holds it, and where Tekiş stands.

 Recycled raw material textile guide SUSTAINABILITY · ESG

Recycled Webbing & ESG: An rPET Guide

rPET tape, GRS-certified yarn on request, and what ESG buyers should ask for.

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Tekiş Lastik · İstanbul · 0850 532 13 31 · info@tekislastik.com

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