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Why do polyester-Lycra fabrics with the same GSM behave differently after washing or stretching? Heat setting may be the reason. Discover how temperature, fabric tension and stenter overfeed influence shrinkage, width, GSM and elastic recovery—and why incorrect finishing conditions can create costly garment-quality problems.

Why do horizontal stripes curve or appear tilted in polyester knitted fabric? Bowing and skewing are technical fabric defects that affect structural alignment, printing accuracy and garment quality. Discover their causes, key differences, testing methods and how manufacturers can reduce these problems before bulk production.