White Corded Elastic — 5 mm (by the half metre)
5 mm white corded elastic — soft, durable stretch
Perfect for hoods, cuffs, mini drawcords, kidswear & crafts
Sold by the half metre (continuous length where possible)
Soft, strong and versatile. This 5 mm white corded elastic (round) offers smooth stretch with reliable recovery—perfect for drawcord casings, cuffs, hoods, kidswear, craft closures and light utility projects. The clean white finish blends easily with light fabrics and notions.
Why you’ll love it
Medium width (5 mm): comfortable, low-bulk stretch
Soft yet durable with consistent recovery
Easy to thread through casings and channel seams
Ideal for dressmaking, kidswear, bags and home crafts
Best uses
Hood/cuff casings on light jackets and hoodies
Mini drawstrings on pouches, laundry bags, organisers
Ruching channels on sleeves/waist ties
Face/utility coverings (with toggles)
Scrunchies, headbands, costume & dance wear
Hat retainers and mitten cords
For adult waistbands, choose wider elastic (e.g., 25–38 mm) or use this 5 mm in multi-row channels.
How to use (quick tips)
Pre-shrink with a warm wash if the finished item will be laundered hot.
Thread with a bodkin/safety pin; bar-tack or knot ends securely.
For adjustable openings, add cord locks/toggles and optional end caps.
For multi-row looks, stitch parallel channels 6–8 mm apart and feed one cord per channel.
Pair with these items to create the perfect sewing toolbox
Starter Sewing Toolkit
Press Cloth (you can just use scrap cotton fabric for this)
Tailor’s Ham and Seam Roll
Measuring Tape and Seam Gauge
Heat-Erasable Pen or Tailor’s Chalk
Thread Snips / Seam Ripper / Embroidery Snips
Sharp Scissors / Rotary Cutter
Clapper
Additional Information
As fabrics, elastics and continuous zips are cut to order we are unable to offer a refund unless the item is faulty.
If you are not happy with your other purchases you are entitled to a full refund within 30days of purchase, please contact via email to arrange refund. Customer is responsible for your own postage for this.
Returns Policy
Every care has been taken to ensure all pictures are true to original colours but due to screen differences in brightness/resolution/balance exact match cannot be guaranteed.
Fabrics are sold by half metre and cut in one continuous length of fabric
Please Remember
- Type: Round corded elastic
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Diameter/Width: 5 mm
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Colour: White
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Sold by: The half metre (supplied as one continuous length where possible)
Care & keeping
Care
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Machine wash 20–40 °C; line dry.
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Avoid direct high-heat pressing—use a press cloth.
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