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The Significance of High-Stretch Characteristics in Quality Rubber Threads

Writer's picture: Michelle NataniaMichelle Natania

Updated: Jan 9

Elasticity is an essential feature that good-quality rubber threads must possess. It allows manufacturers to create diverse, functional products for everyday use. This property enables the rubber to showcase its ability to stretch and revert to its original shape without compromising quality or losing flexibility.


High-elasticity rubber threads, like those manufactured by Omnimax, play a pivotal role in producing various items, including clothing, elastic bands, and essential medical devices. Besides retaining its original shape, how significant is this feature towards the quality of the rubber threads found in everyday items?


Hands stretching a gray colored rubber thread


Testing Rubber Elasticity


The elasticity of rubber threads is commonly measured using a tensile test. This test involves pulling the rubber threads in opposite directions until they break, while accurately measuring the force and elongation. This test will help us create guidelines for the thread’s overall tensile strength and help predict how long the material will last after prolonged use. 


Another method to assess the elasticity of rubber threads is by using a durometer, a standardized measurement device utilized to determine material hardness. The durometer is considered a dimensionless measurement as its numbers represent the relative comparison of hardness between similar materials. This device scales items on a scale of 0 to 100, where the higher the number generally means a harder elastomer. 



Products Requiring High Elasticity

Here are some common products that require the superior elasticity found in rubber threads:


  • Clothing. It's well-known that rubber threads are used in various types of clothing to provide elasticity and a snug fit for wearers. This material finds its application mainly in clothing like sportswear, swimwear, and undergarments. Rubber threads provide the necessary stretch and fit needed to make clothing feel snug and comfortable for wear.


  • Elastic bands. Rubber threads are essential in producing elastic bands as they require high flexibility for packaging purposes. Elastic bands are practical, compact, and strong materials that can hold packages secure until they reach their intended destination.


  • Medical devices. Elastic bandages, tourniquets, catheters, and compression stockings need to be made from stretchy rubber threads to properly fit patients' needs. Rubber threads are great materials that can be adjusted according to the users’ needs without worrying whether or not they will fit the patient’s size. 


The high stretchiness of rubber threads is crucial for these end products as it allows the rubber to exhibit elasticity, which is essential for their respective applications. It also enables the end products to offer comfort, fit, and maximum functionality for the user.


White colored rubber thread photographed in front of a black background

Dokumentasi Omnimax by PT Cilatexindo Graha Alam


If you are in search of high-quality rubber threads that is renowned for its durability and superior stretchiness to provide you with a wide array of uses, make sure to only source it from Omnimax by PT. Cilatexindo Graha Alam (www.omnimax.id).



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