A great support fabric for the band. Very firm and feels good, too. Colours were chosen to match Duoplex and other colours in our collection. Firm stretch lengthwise and fairly stretchy lengthwise so choose the DOGS according to the final use of the garment. For lightweight breasts and panties, sport pants etc, using the crosswise is fine, however for bands holding heavier breasts, I would put the lengthwise of the fabric going around the body for the best support. It is 58-60" wide and made of 20% spandex and 80% nylon. Sold by the metre which is 1.1 yards or 40".