Top Results for Elastane
Lycra is a trademark for elastane, also called spandex, a synthetic fiber capable of stretching substantially and returning toward its original shape. Developed by DuPont and introduced commercially in the late 1950s, the fiber is normally blended with materials such as cotton, nylon, or polyester r...
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Iconic elastane brand with unmatched recognition and reliable stretch performance, central to modern activewear and fit.
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Spandex, commonly called elastane outside North America, is a synthetic fiber composed primarily of segmented polyurethane. Developed for commercial use by DuPont chemist Joseph Shivers in the late 1950s, it can stretch several times beyond its original length and recover much of its shape. Because...
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Essential stretch fiber transformed apparel fit and performance, highly valued despite heat sensitivity and low standalone use.
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