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  • Spandex – Wikipedia
    This Wikipedia page provides comprehensive information about spandex, a type of synthetic fabric known for its elasticity. It covers the history, production, properties, and various uses of spandex. The page also discusses the chemical composition of spandex and its impact on the textile industry.
  • Lycra – Simple English Wikipedia
    The Simple English Wikipedia page on Lycra offers a basic explanation of this synthetic fabric, also known as spandex or elastane. It describes Lycra as a highly elastic material and provides a brief overview of its characteristics and the origin of its name.
  • What is Spandex Fabric: Properties, How its Made and Where
    This article on sewport.com provides a detailed overview of spandex fabric, including its properties, manufacturing process, and common uses. It explains that spandex is a synthetic fabric valued for its stretchiness and is often used in form-fitting clothing. The article also clarifies that the terms spandex, Lycra, and elastane are synonymous and discusses the addition of spandex to other textiles to enhance their elasticity.

These sources offer a range of information about spandex, including its characteristics, production, and applications.

Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandex
[2] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycra
[3] https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/spandex-fabric
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Spandex

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Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
spandex (noun)
any of various elastic textile fibers made chiefly of polyurethane , also clothing made of this material
Spandex (Wikipedia)
"Lycra" redirects here. For the Lycra company, see Shandong Ruyi.

Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont.

Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling attire comprising a jersey, bib shorts and gloves.
Yarn of colourless to white Spandex fibers
Spandex (Wiktionary)

English

Etymology

Coined as an anagram of the word expands.

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