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Mandala Crafts Flat Elastic Band Braided Stretch Strap Cord Roll for Sewing and Crafting 1 4 inch 6mm 50 Yards White
Last Updated: June 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Review Analysis - 482 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
107masks, iron, apart, quality, fabric
+49%
-51%
" ... These four rolls are hard, stiff, tight, inflexible . ... "
" ... I didn’t realize until I was done that the elastic had become stiff. ... I wish I would have know that while ironing the face masks to create the pleats I needed, the elastic was going to become unusable the way it did. ... "
" ... It breaks and cracks when it comes even a little close to a hot iron. ... "
" ... However parts of the elastic is flawed throughout . ... "
" ... 2) It starts raveling, stretching or separating into strings before the garment is completed. ... "
" ... when I stretched the elastic, it broke to pieces. ... "
" ... also, the elastic looks dirty in some places and has a distinctly bad smell . ... "
" ... Some of it was so poor it completely fell apart after working with it, and it was damaged on the spool. ... "
Delivery
70delivery, shipped, fast delivery, elastic, may
+93%
-7%
" ... Received the roll of elastic earlier than the estimate, in 3 days! ... "
" ... Shipment was smooth. ... "
" ... Item arrived right on time! ... "
" ... Product arrived quickly and in good condition. ... "
" ... Arrived without problem and product was great ... "
" ... I received this 2 days ago and made a couple masks with it. ... "
" ... Shipped right away and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Thank you for the prompt delivery of elastic. ... "
Comfort
70masks, mask, making, make, iron
+60%
-40%
" ... The elastic is nice and soft. ... "
" ... I like the softness of this elastic. ... "
" ... This is fine elastic. ... Have been making face masks as fast as I can, and this is the right elastic. ... "
" ... When couldn't get elastic for mask ordered this excellent got on time and a great value. ... "
" ... I love this elastic. ... Much softer around your ears for masks. ... "
" ... I have bought more I love this elastic. ... "
" ... Very strong and stretchy. ... "
" ... Making masks has become a daily duty and with the challenge of finding elastic locally I was happy to find this elastic when I did. ... "
Marketplace
57product, white, thank, shipping, order
+88%
-12%
" ... I was happy with my product and would order it again. ... "
" ... just as described. ... "
" ... Good product and happy to support a “local” store. ... "
" ... Product is as described. ... "
" ... Otherwise great quality and will definitely buy from seller again in the future ... "
" ... Picture shows the color compared to actual white elastic. ... "
" ... Product was just as described and came on time. ... "
" ... received really fast will order again!!!!!! ... "
Fit
37apart, masks, iron, stretch, spool
+46%
-54%
" ... Very cheap elastic. ... "
" ... I didn’t realize until I was done that the elastic had become stiff. ... I wish I would have know that while ironing the face masks to create the pleats I needed, the elastic was going to become unusable the way it did. ... "
" ... Some of it was even shredded. ... "
" ... the elastic disintegrates. ... "
" ... Most of the yardage I couldn’t use because when you stretched the elastic out it would fray, then eventually break. ... "
" ... It says heat fusible yet it literally falls apart when you iron it. ... "
" ... I bought to make facemasks, and when I ironed the facemask, the elastic disintegrated. ... "
" ... Won’t buy again falls short for me. ... "
Color
35white, gray, elastic, grey, dirty
+54%
-46%
" ... The color is more of a grey white than pure white, but that's not a big deal. ... "
" ... Just a little surprised by the color. ... "
" ... It's a light dove-gray color. ... It doesn't look like white elastic that has become dingy - it's actually rather pretty, and I'm going to keep it. ... "
" ... Does the color matter? ... "
" ... Some reviews say the White is off color but It looks just like the color you get in the stores! ... "
" ... The color is light grey, not white, but otherwise good quality elastic. ... "
" ... As you can see in the picture I posted, the elastic on the outer portion is new and white and clean in contrast to the dirty frayed elastic further in. ... "
" ... This elastic is more of a LIGHT GRAY than white, but it's fine for all the masks I am making. ... "
Band
29apart, masks, band, white, stretch
+38%
-62%
" ... Wanted to used this for masks I was making but the quality is so poor just would work, elastic came apart if stretched at all. ... "
" ... This elastic is worthless as soon as you stretch it, it peels apart ... "
" ... I started making them and then discovered the elastic pulls apart when you stretch it! ... "
" ... I made a couple of mask the elastic came apart not good at all. ... "
" ... But now I am stuck with a roll of useless elastic. ... "
" ... I wish I would have know that while ironing the face masks to create the pleats I needed, the elastic was going to become unusable the way it did. ... "
" ... Very poor quality elastic. ... "
" ... When I place my order it was for 100 yard of the elastic 1/4 band but when the order arrived the spool was only 50 yard I was cheated out of 50 yard that I paid for. ... "
Design
25elastic, gray, looks, black, masks
+60%
-40%
" ... White with lines/ribs ... "
" ... It's a light gray and looks nice with the dark colored masks I've been making. ... "
" ... It doesn't look like white elastic that has become dingy - it's actually rather pretty, and I'm going to keep it. ... I also ordered the black, and it's of good quality as well, and is a true black. ... "
" ... I know some reviews said it looked gray and it smelled but mine was perfect. ... "
" ... Item looks exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... I also ordered a black spool and that one looks great. ... "
" ... The elastic is nice and soft. ... "
" ... I ordered a previous white elastic and was also sent a grey elastic. ... "
Price
24waste, money, product, shipping, quality
+63%
-38%
" ... I think it's a good price for the amount of elastic that you get. ... "
" ... Worth the price for the amount received. ... "
" ... Great product and value for the money. ... "
" ... Good price for the amount that she got. ... "
" ... Very good deal for the price. ... "
" ... Value for the money ... "
" ... Otherwise, it's great for the price. ... "
" ... Fair pricing when other companies are price gouging. ... "
Cleaning
20white, roll, grey, looks, looking
+30%
-70%
" ... Product appeared as advertised until now as I expose the inside of the roll is severely damaged and appears old and dirty. ... "
" ... Product is not white looks like a dirty white. ... "
" ... It was dirty with a grey zig/zag stitch through it. ... "
" ... The white spool arrived looking like it had been dragged across a dirty floor. ... "
" ... It was dirty. ... "
" ... it came in dirty. ... They are not white they have a blue’ish tint that make it just look dirty needless to say it was dirty. ... "
" ... It was not white, more of a dirty gray but I needed to make more masks so just decided to keep it. ... "
" ... It looked dirty to the point I thought it was grey. ... It had dusty particles. ... "
Returns
13returning, return, would, seller
+38%
-62%
" ... Returned 4 unused spools and only received half of my money back! ... "
" ... I would not recommend this and I will be sending it back. ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
" ... Wish I could send it back. ... "
" ... I am returning it for refund. ... "
" ... i don’t even think it’s worth returning, it needs to be trashed. ... "
" ... Will be asking for a refund. ... "
" ... I would return but I need it to make mask but I’m so disappointed. ... "
Product As Described
13product, pictured, pictures, picture, exactly
+54%
-46%
" ... just as described. ... "
" ... Picture shows the color compared to actual white elastic. ... "
" ... See the pic, the fabric is a true white. ... "
" ... Product exactly as described. ... "
" ... Item looks exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... As you can see in the picture I posted, the elastic on the outer portion is new and white and clean in contrast to the dirty frayed elastic further in. ... "
" ... Product is as described. ... "
Drying
10iron, dryer, melts, put, hot
+50%
-50%
" ... Received quickly , but sadly when I was ironing fabric my iron grazed the elastic and it melted. ... "
" ... When ironing pleats in masks, medium heat melted/damaged the elastic! ... "
" ... When I pulled on it it became overstretched and its dry like when elastic has been sitting for so long and it’s no longer stretchable. ... "
" ... I wouldn’t even put it in the dryer. ... "
Washing
9wash, use, first, elastic, apart
+11%
-89%
" ... Not sure if any other mask makers are washing their masks before giving them away, but I did and was sooo disappointed. ... "
" ... After washing it was totally damaged ... "
" ... On first washing, the elastic unraveled. ... "
" ... One washing and it’s coming apart! ... "
" ... Not going to last in hot wash. ... "
" ... Do not use this elastic for masks-first washing of mask the elastic is no longer usable. ... "
" ... But the first machine washing shredded the elastic. ... Now I have to take them apart and use something else or plan to not wash them. ... "
" ... Unknown how it will fare in the hospital laundry. ... "
Product Reliability
9months, month, less, got
+56%
-44%
" ... I will have enough now for years! ... "
" ... It lasted for a while. ... "
" ... I am using for mask making purposes and it is working wonderfully. ... "
" ... I ordered two spools for a reasonable price and received it within a few weeks at a time when lots of companies were listing months long shipping delays or were priced far off normal elastic pricing. ... "
" ... You know less people working. ... "
Overall performance
8+100%
" ... It has a good stretchiness and is new and snappy. ... "
" ... The shipping speed is also excellent. ... "
" ... Was durable and did the job. ... "
" ... Does the job and it's a quality product. ... "
" ... fast ship and good wlastic ... "
" ... It’s the real thing and it gets here fast!! ... "
Ease of Use
6use, elastic
+83%
-17%
" ... Well-made, easy to stitch, and for sure a bargain price -- you can't go wrong ... "
" ... It melts very easy. ... "
Software Platform
6got
+50%
-50%
" ... I think it simply is the result of the corona virus . ... "
" ... Even during the time of the COVID 19 Virus. ... "
Heating
5-100%
" ... Melted when ironed . ... "
" ... But don't get it near any kind of heat. ... "
" ... I used it for making a lot of masks until I realized I should be including a warning about the melting from heat. ... "
" ... Melted and frayed when near heat of iron. ... "
" ... IT MELTS WITH HEAT. ... "
Defective Delivery
4roll, dirty, damaged
+25%
-75%
" ... I recieved this product broken AJ's opened. ... "
" ... Package was opened. ... "
Hair
4masks, making, sewn
+50%
-50%
" ... Upon making masks went to iron and this ELASTIC MELTS. ... "
" ... After cutting and sewing the elastic occasionally it just disintegrates the firs time it’s stretched. ... "
Capacity
3+67%
-33%
" ... Made masks for my family ... "
" ... Used this to make our family‘a pandemic masks. ... "
Picture Quality
3pictures, picture, elastic
+67%
-33%
" ... I have remnants of white elastics (view embedded picture) and have used them for years, including recently. ... "
" ... As you can see in the picture I posted, the elastic on the outer portion is new and white and clean in contrast to the dirty frayed elastic further in. ... "
Size
3+67%
-33%
" ... Perfect Size and works great! ... "
" ... It’s the perfect size and durability. ... "
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Size: 2 meters