An elastic textile material, used for clothing
A generic term denoting a man-made elastomeric fiber used in place of rubber. Spandex was developed by DuPont in 1959, offering the unique capacity for stretch and recovery. It can stretch to over five times its relaxed strength and fully recover. Spandex is used in support and light support products to provide the energy to shape and compress the leg. Spandex yarns are often covered with nylon yarns to protect the spandex. Spandex is widely used in sock tops and pantyhose waistbands for its stretch/recovery properties and "stay up" holding power. It is increasingly used in corespun yarn and as plaiting yarn to replace textured nylon for better size range, improved fit, and comfort.
a synthetic fiber made from polymer containing polyurethan. Also known as elastane. It is strong and more durable than rubber. It is exceptionally elastic.
An elastic-type fiber that can be stretched many times its length and then spring back. Spandex is durable, too. It stands up to many washings, perspiration and heat.
Totally man made fabric, shiny to look at popular sportswear fabric often used in swimwear, leotards and hosiery. Very popular in the 1980s.
An anagram of the word "expands," Spandex is a generic term for various manmade textile fibers, made chiefly of polyurethane, which are stretchable, lightweight and resistant to body acid.
Spandex is the generic name for synthetic fibers of a segmented polyurethane composition. Spandex fiber threads are man-made elastic threads with properties better than natural rubber, which has been developed into many new stretch fabrics.
an elastic synthetic fabric
A synthetic fiber or fabric made from a polymer containing polyurethane.
Manufactured fiber with excellent stretch and recovery properties (includes the brand name Lycra).
A manufactured elastomeric fiber that can be repeatedly stretched over 500% without breaking, and will still recover to its original length.
A lightweight, highly elastic man‑made fabric which is strong, durable and non‑absorbent to water and oils.
Any time you see this fibre listed on a label, expect comfort, movement and shape retention that won't wash away.
A synthetic fiber with excellent elongation (stretch) and elastic recovery (memory). Because it is flexible, abrasion-resistant, strong and resistant to deterioration from body oils, we use it in the cuffs of our shirts and outerwear. This makes for clothing that's extra comfortable and that travels well.
A synthetic fiber made from polyurethane. It is lightweight, highly elastic, strong, durable and non-absorbent to water and oils. A great alternative to people allergic to latex.
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85 percent of segmented polyurethane. Spandex is lighter in weight, more durable and suppler than conventional elastic threads, and has between two and three times their restraining power.
Generic term for elastic thread. It takes just a small percentage of spandex to make a fabric stretch, so a typical cloth might be made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex.
Spandex was the first manufactured elastic fiber, and was introduced by DuPont under the trade name "Lycra" in 1958. Adding spandex to a fabric also provides a higher level of comfort, a longer shelf life, and a better resistance to perspiration and body oils. This is why spandex has become so widely used in the "Workout Wear" and "Swim Wear" industries.
A flexible, abrasion resistant, strong fabric with excellent elongation and elastic recovery properties.
Any of various elastic, stretchy textile fibers made chiefly of polyurethane.
A durable resilient and stretchable synthetic fiber. It can stretch up to more than five times its relaxed strength and fully recover. Mostly used in socks, pantyhose, and waistbands because of its stretch and recovery attributes. String Bikini - Front and rear panels that offer minimal coverage and are joined by a narrow strip of fabric or elastic.
Woven with other fabrics to produce an ability for the fabric to stretch. Spandex is also a synthetic fiber. Follows every curve and crevace on her body, usually very tight.
(fiber/fabric) - An elastic textile fiber woven into various blends to create stretchable fabrics for body hugging garments.
Anhy of various elastics, stretchy textile fibers made chiefly of polyurethane.
man-made, synthetic, elastane fibre.
Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major non-synthetic competitor. It was invented in 1959 by Du Pont chemist Joseph Shivers.
