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In the world of technical sportswear, comfort depends on every single component of the garment. It’s not just fabrics that influence performance, but also elements like elastic bands, which are designed to ensure support, comfort, and proper moisture management during physical activity.

T18-08: the elastic band that promotes breathability and quick drying thanks to the duct construction

In the world of technical sportswear, comfort depends on every single component of the garment. It’s not just fabrics that influence performance, but also elements like elastic bands, which are designed to ensure support, comfort, and proper moisture management during physical activity.

Among the must-haves of the Versatility 2026 campaign, T18-08 was created precisely to meet this need, thanks to a construction designed to improve breathability and promote faster drying.

What is T18-08

T18-08 is a technical elastic tape developed for high-performance sports applications, where sweat management is a fundamental requirement.

Its peculiarity is a special construction with integrated channels, designed to facilitate the transport of moisture from the surface in contact with the body towards the outside of the belt. This process helps keep skin drier and improves comfort even during intense and prolonged activities.

T18-08 is made of super light and thin polyester microfiber. It is available in 45mm and can be developed in more than 100 colors available per folder.

The channel structure that optimizes moisture management

The surface of T18-08 is characterized by a series of longitudinal channels that promote the outward migration of sweat.
This particular structure creates a preferential path for moisture, accelerating its dispersion and promoting rapid evaporation.
The result is an elastic band that offers: greater breathability, extra quick drying and a pleasant feeling of comfort on the skin even during sports activities.

Technical characteristics of the T18-08

• Integrated chute structure for sweat management (Moisture transfer chenneled elastic tape)
• lightness and low volume, with quick drying and less thickness on the body.
• high elastic modulus, useful for stabilizing the bottom in bibshorts, the lower leg and the waist.
• softness to the touch, designed for comfortable skin contact even in prolonged use.
• thread dyed, for color fastness and reliability in shades.
• white print suitable for sublimation, for graphic designs and branding on the tape.

Cycling and sportswear applications

Designed for cycling and technical sportswear, T18-08 is the ideal choice for making suspenders.
In this area of the garment, constantly in contact with the skin and subject to high sweating, its duct construction helps promote the transport of moisture to the outside, improving comfort and speed of drying.

Availability and variants in the collection

Within the Basic Collection, T18-08 is available in different versions to differentiate aesthetics and performance based on the project.
Available versions:

• T18-08 Solid color, black and white.
• T18-08 bicolor and melange.
• T18-08 recycled GRS certified.
• T18-08 High Tech, for developments with high-tech category performance yarns.
• T18-08 jacquard; one of the latest news.

Why choose T18-08

T18-08 was created to improve the comfort of technical garments through more efficient humidity management.
Its duct construction promotes the transport of sweat to the outside of the tape, contributing to greater breathability and faster drying.
A solution designed to accompany the evolution of modern sportswear, where performance, comfort and innovation must coexist in every detail.

Campioni e contatti

If you are developing a cycling, running or technical sportswear collection and want to evaluate our elastic T18-08, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

After the essentiality of Graphic Black & White and the warmth of Popping Out Warm Neutrals, the Versatility 2026 campaign is enriched with a new creative language: Freshening Sporty Brights.

A mood that draws inspiration from the sport’s iconic colors and reinterprets them in a contemporary key.

Freshening sporty brights: energy, color and customization for footwear

Red, blue, and green lighten up when paired with white, creating a fresh, dynamic, and energy-rich palette. The result is a positive aesthetic, designed for sneakers, athletic footwear, and lifestyle collections that want to stand out through color.

In this moodboard, three of our most representative items for the footwear industry, 3895, Panale and Cintino, become the starting point for exploring new customization possibilities.

Their identity remains unchanged, but surfaces, colors and workmanship take on a new character, designed to dialogue with the most current trends in the footwear sector.

The denim effect meets sporty rifling, bandana prints are reinterpreted in a contemporary key, while geometric patterns created with hot stamping or lasing add rhythm and depth to the surfaces. Kilt-inspired patterns alternate with irregular polka dot textures, creating a balance between classic references and more experimental languages. Completing the project, intense and saturated colors, such as flag green, bright red, and bright blue, take center stage and strengthen the collection’s energetic character.

Explore customisation and bespoke project opportunities by visiting our Custom Collections page.

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a footwear collection and want to evaluate our elastic ribbons or receive the proposed selection, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

The search for materials that can improve breathability, moisture management, and lightness is now a priority for sportswear brands and designers who want to meet the expectations of athletes and consumers.

To meet this need, we have developed a range of elastic polypropylene ribbons: more breathable than polyester, more insulating than wool, and lighter than any other fiber on the market.

What is polypropylene

Polypropylene is an extremely light and hydrophobic synthetic fiber. Polypropylene or PP is one of the lightest fibers on the market weighing 34% less than a normal polyester.

Furthermore, by not absorbing sweat, it ensures extra quick drying, is a good insulator and has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

Technical features that make a difference on the garment

Elastic polypropylene tapes boast various properties including:

• Push & Pull Effect: Absorbs sweat and releases it immediately towards the outside, always ensuring a dry sensation on the skin
• Extra-fast drying
• Ultra Lightness: Lighter than Polyester Elastic Ribbons
• Breathability
• Same elastic and stability qualities as N42 in a lighter, more hydrophobic version.
  • high elastic modulus, useful for stabilizing the bottom in bibshorts, the leg bottom and the waist.
  • softness to the touch, designed for comfortable skin contact even in prolonged use.

Cycling and sportswear applications

Elastic polypropylene tapes are used mainly in the sports world and in particular for cycling. The most frequent applications are braces, leg gyrus and waist gyrus in areas in direct contact with the skin and with high sweating.

Customizations, color and workmanship

Polypropylene fiber can be used to develop various types of elastic tape. You can make solid elastic ribbons, crochet ribbons (with an open mesh-effect structure) or jacquard elastic ribbons.

Customization areas

• Color, in addition to black, colors are available upon request.
• Graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• Applications such as Siliconature

Please note: Polypropylene elastic tapes cannot be hot-molded and sublimated.

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a cycling, running or technical sportswear collection and want to evaluate our range of polypropylene elastic bands, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

The 3895 transforms through a warm and elegant palette, through foils, rifling, lasers and floral prints into something romantic and harmonious.

Thanks to these features, the elastic shoe is no longer just practical, but also a distinctive element capable of enhancing every customization and enriching personalized projects.

3895: Popping out warm neutrals

The Popping Out Warm Neutrals moodboard from Nastrotex Cufra explores the perfect fusion of softness and strength, transforming the 3895 elastic tape into a versatile element that combines aesthetics and functionality. This warm and elegant palette evokes timeless beauty, combining energy and tranquility, while the addition of foil and metal yarns creates a dynamic harmony that amplifies the romanticism of the projects.

Our elastic tape in the moodboard offer endless possibilities for customizations: delicate rifling, metallic laminations, pink lurex yarns, sublimatic gradient or floral prints and transparent screen printing details. Each variant of the 3895 is designed to enhance shoe elastic and give character to custom designs, making each creation unique.

Moodboard’s offerings include white and drab pink rifling, copper foil, pastel shades like drab pink or gradient beige, floral prints and screen-printed lattice patterns, and more sophisticated textures like the spigato effect on warm tones. Each tape is ready to inspire and guide you in the realization of creative, elegant and timeless ideas.

Explore customisation and bespoke project opportunities by visiting our Custom Collections page.

What is 3895

The 3895 is a technical elastic band developed for applications in footwear and beyond. It is designed to ensure tightness, springback and durability over time, even under intensive use conditions. It is an established product, ideal as a basis for custom developments related to collections of shoes, sneakers and technical footwear.

The 3895 is made of polyester, it can be made in various heights from 6 to 350+ mm and in more than 50 colors available per folder.

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of our 3895, in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene in color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the product, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• color, with the option to choose a folder and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, screen printing, and the addition of foils and applications.
• materials and yarns, including GRS certified recycled polyester and specific treatments.

Discover all the customization possibilities: discover here

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a footwear collection and want to evaluate our 3895, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

768/2 elastic tape is the must-have for underwear, clothing, beachwear and athleisure. Comfort, support and customization really make a difference on the finished garment.

768/2 presented in Versatility 2026

For Nastrotex-Cufra, versatility is an attitude built over time. Since 1953, we’ve been developing Made in Italy elastic ribbons with a technical and consultative approach, working with brands and designers to transform a request into a stable, repeatable, and customizable product. 768/2 was born precisely with this logic, as a design foundation from which to launch variants dedicated to different collections and uses.

What is 768/2

Our 768/2 is an elastic band designed for underwear, sportswear and athleisure. Made of polyester microfiber, it is resistant to multiple washes, chlorine, salt and sun, for this reason it is also ideal in the world of beachwear.

It is available in different heights from 10 to 90 mm and can be developed in many colors, with over 130 colors available per folder.

Technical features that make a difference on the garment

Article 768/2 is distinguished by the perfect balance between elasticity, dimensional stability and comfort, making it a technical and functional choice for many applications.

Main features

• Standard weight and volume to support fabrics with volumes that are also important in the case of clothing and shoulder garments.
• Comfortable elastic module, provides support without compressing.
• Softness to the touch, designed for comfortable skin contact even with prolonged use.
• Thread dyed, for color fastness and reliability in shades.
• White print suitable for sublimation, for graphic designs and branding on the tape.

Lingerie, clothing and beachwear applications

Our 768/2 elastic ribbon is made for the world of underwear, clothing and beachwear. The most common applications include elastic bands for briefs and costumes, straps for bras and bodysuits, elastic details for overalls, tops, and leggings. It can also be used in the waist of trousers, jackets and as an elastic shoulder belt.

Availability and variants in the collection

Within the Basic Collection, 768/2 is available in different versions to differentiate aesthetics and performance based on the project.

Available versions

• 768/2 Solid color, black and white available at stock service for faster delivery times.
• 768/2 two-tone, melange and with metalized or laminated lurex yarn.
• 768/2 jacquard, elastic ribbon logo in continuity with the jacquard collection.
• GRS certified recycled 768/2, rifled 768/2 and other custom structures.

The 768/2 in jacquard version is the most used type in the world of men’s underwear and sports underwear. Through jacquard work, you can obtain a logato elastic band, a spoken elastic band with the highest quality and definition embroidery effect.

Through the jacquard technique you can obtain infinite finishes and if you want to delve deeper into the topic you can consult the dedicated page: jacquard collection

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of 768/2, in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene on color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the garment, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• Color, with the option to choose a folder of more than 130 colors and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• Graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• Printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, silicone, and refractive yarns.
• Materials and yarns including GRS certified recycled polyester.

Campioni e contatti

If you are developing a collection of underwear, clothing, beachwear or sports, and you want to evaluate our elastic tape 768/2, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

Our PANALE elastic tape is the reference for footwear, where reliability, customization and quality/price ratio make the difference on the finished product.

Our PANALE presented in Versatility 2026

For Nastrotex-Cufra, versatility is an attitude built over time. Since 1953, we have been developing Made in Italy elastic ribbons with a technical and consultative approach, working with brands and designers to transform a request into a stable, repeatable and customizable product. The PANALE was born precisely with this logic, as a design basis from which to start variants dedicated to different collections and uses.

What is PANALE

The PANALE is an elastic honeycomb tape developed for applications in footwear and beyond. It is designed to ensure tightness, springback and durability over time, even under intensive use conditions. It is an established product, ideal as a basis for custom developments related to collections of shoes, sneakers and technical footwear.

The PANALE is made of polyester, it can be made in various heights from 15 to 300 mm and in more than 50 colors available per folder.

Technical characteristics that make a difference on footwear

The PANALE is designed to meet the production needs of the footwear sector:

• Weight and volume in the standard for this type of product.
• Printable, suitable for sublimation for graphic designs and branding on tape.
• Resistant to snagging and wear.
• Made from thread dyed or paste dyed to ensure color fastness and reliability in shades.
• Honeycomb structure made with a frame for maximum quality and consistency.

Applications for footwear and more

The PANALE is designed specifically for the footwear world and is used in particular as elastic inserts for booties and slip-on shoes, elastic laces, closures and adaptation systems, elastic for sneaker closures, but not only.

PANALE is also suitable for the leather, medical, accident prevention, packaging and furniture sectors.

Availability and variants in the collection

Within the Basic Collection, our PANALE elastic tape is available in different versions to differentiate aesthetics and performance according to the design and use.

Available versions

• Solid color PANALE, the black and brown a stock service for faster delivery time.
• PANALE lurex and melange like the panale variant.
• Lined PANAL.
• PANALE 3131, version with the smallest cells.
• GRS certified recycled bale.
• Water-repellent PANAL, also available PFC free water-repellent.

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of our PANALE, in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene in color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the product, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• color, with the option to choose a folder and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, screen printing, and the addition of foils and applications.
• materials and yarns, including GRS certified recycled polyester and specific treatments.

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a footwear collection and want to evaluate our PANALE honeycomb elastic tape, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it  or visit the Contacts page.

The 3895 elastic tape reinvents itself through bold contrasts between black and white, dynamic textures, refined workmanship and metallic silver details.

Thanks to these features, the elastic for footwear is no longer only practical, but also a distinctive element capable of enhancing every customization and enriching personalized projects.

3895: Graphic Black and White

In the Graphic Black and White moodboard our elastic ribbon 3895 becomes a design choice that combines hold and visual identity, because the design of the shoe also passes by details like this. Our elastic ribbons become design elements capable of guiding the gaze and defining the identity of each project, giving style and character to the creations.

The collection includes variations ranging from beige with an effect black sublimatic print “wales”, to ribbons striped in combinations of beige, black and white, up to more complex finishes with laser processing, silver lurex threads that evoke the elegance of pinstripe, pewter-coloured laminations and hot-stamped details such as Greek frets, repeating logos or crocodile-effect textures. Each variant is designed to offer endless possibilities for customization and to adapt to any style or functionality needs.

With Nastrotex Cufra, the 3895 becomes the perfect choice for those looking for versatile and designer elastic ribbons, ideal as elastic for footwear or for tailoring and industrial projects. Thanks to the multiple processes and details, each piece can be integrated into customized projects, ensuring a unique balance between aesthetics, quality and functionality.

What is 3895

The 3895 is a technical elastic band developed for applications in footwear and beyond. It is designed to ensure tightness, springback and durability over time, even under intensive use conditions. It is an established product, ideal as a basis for custom developments related to collections of shoes, sneakers and technical footwear.

The 3895 is made of polyester, it can be made in various heights from 6 to 350+ mm and in more than 50 colors available per folder.

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of our 3895, in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene in color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the product, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• color, with the option to choose a folder and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, screen printing, and the addition of foils and applications.
• materials and yarns, including GRS certified recycled polyester and specific treatments.

Discover all the customization possibilities: discover here

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a footwear collection and want to evaluate our 3895, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.

The cycling industry is evolving towards increasingly lighter, higher-performance and minimal garments. Weight reduction is now a key factor in the design of every component, including elastic bands.

To respond to this evolution, we developed N42 Extralight: a version 10% lighter than the standard, weighing only 14.8 g while maintaining all the technical characteristics of N42 unchanged.

N42 presented in Versatility 2026

For Nastrotex-Cufra, versatility is an attitude built over time. Since 1953, we have been developing Made in Italy elastic ribbons with a technical and consultative approach, working with brands and designers to transform a request into a stable, repeatable and customizable product. N42 was born precisely with this logic, as a design basis from which to start variants dedicated to different collections and uses.

What is N42 Extralight

The N42 Extralight is the 10% lighter evolution of our N42 elastic band, already recognized as a must-have for cycling clothing thanks to the balance between stability, comfort and customization possibilities.

With N42 Extralight, the goal is to offer style offices an even lighter elastic band, ideal for leg bottoms, panels, and functional edges in cycling and running garments where every gram counts, and the need to pair a lightweight elastic band with an equally impalpable fabric has become the priority.

N42 Extralight is made of super light and thin polyester microfiber. It is available in different heights from 10 to 70 mm and can be developed in many colors, with over 100 colors available per folder.

Technical features that make a difference on the garment

The N42 Extralight was created for those looking for materials capable of combining performance, comfort in contact with the skin and a visual perception of extreme lightness, while maintaining reliability and production continuity.

Main features

• Weight of only 14.8 grams.
• Ultra lightness for performance, cycling and running garments.
• Reduction of the overall weight of the garment.
• Same elastic and stability qualities as N42 in a 10% lighter version.
  • high elastic modulus, useful for stabilizing the bottom in bibshorts, the leg bottom and the waist.
  • softness to the touch, designed for comfortable skin contact even in prolonged use.
  • thread dyed, for color fastness and reliability in shades.
  • white print suitable for sublimation, for graphic designs and branding on the tape.

Cycling and sportswear applications

The N42 Extralight is developed for the sporting world and is used in particular for cycling. The most frequent applications are braces, leg gyrus and waist gyrus, combined with ultra-lightweight, thin and almost impalpable fabrics.

Customizations, color and workmanship

The strength of the N42 Extralight, in continuity with our N42 and in line with Versatility 2026, is customization. We can intervene on color, graphics, printing techniques and finishes to make the elastic ribbon a distinctive element of the garment, also on an aesthetic level.

Customization areas

• Color, with the option to choose a folder of more than 100 colors and dedicated development, here you will find the color folder.
• Graphics and branding, with logos, patterns and writing.
• Printing techniques and functional details, including sublimation, hot stamping, silicone, and refractive yarns.
• Materials and yarns including GRS certified recycled polyester and High Tech performance yarns.

Samples and contacts

If you are developing a cycling, running or technical sportswear collection and want to evaluate N42 Extralight as a function of weight, fit, color and workmanship, you can contact us for technical information and samples. Write to info@nastrotex-cufra.it or visit the Contacts page.