The elasticity in the bandage can be produced by twisting threads, by using rubber threads or by crimping. These bandages are usually tinted to a light flesh color using a suitable nontoxic dye.

1. The elastic bandages produced by twisting of threads include crepe bandage, cotton crepe bandage and cotton stretch bandage. Elastic bandage is an elastic fabric of plain weave in which the warp threads are of cotton and wool and the weft threads are of cotton. This bandage conforms well to sprains and strains. It is used for correctional purposes and as a compression bandage.In cotton crepe bandage, the weft is of cotton, rayon or a combination cotton and rayon yarn and is used for correctional purposes.In cotton stretch bandage, both the warp and weft are cotton and is used for securing and protecting the dressing.
2. Elastic bandages produced by using rubber threads include cotton and rubber elastic bandage and cotton and rubber elastic net bandage. The cotton and rubber elastic bandage contains weft made of rubber threads and is used for correctional purposes, for providing support to sprains and strains, and for compressional purpose.The cotton and rubber elastic net bandage is one where both the weft and warp are elastic. The weft threads are of combined cotton and rubber yarn. The weft threads are of well-mercerized cotton.
3. Cotton conforming bandage is a type of elastic bandage where the elasticity is produced by crimping. Well-mercerized cotton is used for both the warp and the weft. This gives the fabric an elastic nature, which is used for protecting and securing dressings.