Understanding Spandex prices
Raw materials and production
Nylon 6 and spandex are different synthetic textile materials made from chemical feedstocks. Nylon 6 is a polyamide, while spandex provides high elasticity. Their production chains, properties and commercial specifications are not interchangeable.
Applications and consumption
Clothing, technical textiles and selected industrial products consume these materials. Nylon also serves engineering-plastic uses in suitable grades, whereas spandex is commonly blended into stretch fabrics. Textile specifications determine which product and processing form are required.
What affects Spandex prices?
Chemical feedstock costs, plant output, textile orders and inventory levels influence prices. Manufacturers' product mix can change demand for a particular fibre or polymer. Grade, physical form and performance requirements are necessary for comparing commercial offers.
How to read Spandex price today
This page follows Spandex in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: British Plastics Federation — materials and applications ↗
Frequently asked questions about Spandex
What is Spandex price today?
The latest available value is 29,000.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Spandex prices?
Chemical feedstock costs, plant output, textile orders and inventory levels influence prices. Manufacturers' product mix can change demand for a particular fibre or polymer. Grade, physical form and performance requirements are necessary for comparing commercial offers.
What is Spandex used for in everyday life and industry?
Clothing, technical textiles and selected industrial products consume these materials. Nylon also serves engineering-plastic uses in suitable grades, whereas spandex is commonly blended into stretch fabrics. Textile specifications determine which product and processing form are required.
Why can local Spandex prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Spandex prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.