elastane

Spandex, lycra.

Noun

  1. Spandex, lycra.
    • 2005, W. Schindler, E. Finnimore, 8: Chemical analysis of damage to textiles, Qinguo Fan (editor), Chemical Testing of Textiles, CRC Press, Woodhead Publishing, page 212, The resistance to ageing of elastane fibres is...
    • The source of elastane is polyurethane. Elastane is always use in addition to a major fibre to incorporate stretch into the fabric. Although most elastane fibres are produced to stretch to three times their length, they...
    • Elastane holds an irreplaceable place in today's textile market as it is being used in all ranges of products from high-functional sportswear to leisurewear to improve comfort properties. - 2022, R. Rathinamoorthy, S....

Origin

From elastic + -ane.