elastics on G3 acc (hats etc) - replacement?

[tootie_tails]

Some of my G3s have cute hats and other acc on them. Most have clear plastic elastics to hold them in place. Now ~12 yrs later it seems they are worn out, lost their elasticity.. I was going to put Toboggans hat back on her and the elastic snapped. I love her crazy longhat but without the elastic it will not stay on.
Do you have this problem too? What would be a good replacement?
I have found replacement elastic for G1 acc like the princess hats but with the G3s I would like to use clear plastic. Searching ebay I found two types of items: tiny hair ties and some sort of cord used for jewellery making. Is the jewellery cord the same type as on the G3 acc? Would it be safe to use on ponies? And is there any type that will hold up longer so I don't have to change it every five years or so?

[kissthethunder]

I tend to buy monster high dolls and I've replaced the elastics before with the elastic ties that hold the dolls to the cards with varying success. I kinda hoard those plastic elastics though because I use them for everything around the house.

But my G3 elastics are showing wear as well. Some of the G3's had loops to work with and others had the elastics sewn right in. it might just be my humble opinion but I don't think the presence of the elastic makes much of a difference except when it comes to hats like Toboggans. I checked mine and she has the satin ribbon loops to slip the elastic through so you can likely easily loop something through it

I dunno if this helps you at all- I have friends who save their elastics for me when unboxing new dolls. they tend to be long and lanky and a great fit for replacing G3's elastics.

[Kiwi]

Some of mine have decayed too - I just replaced them with a piece of thread or yarn that matched the hat, tied in a little bow under their chin.