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Definitions of spandex in various dictionaries:
noun - an elastic synthetic fabric
Of or relating to spandex or its elastic qualities.
noun - a synthetic elastic fiber
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| A synthetic fiber:EXPANDS |
| The name of this elastic synthetic fiber is an anagram of "expands" |
| Lycra is a brand of this, the sturdy, non-rubber elastic fabric in use here |
| Basketball sleeves contain this flexible segmented polyurethane fiber, an anagram of "expands" |
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Spandex, Lycra or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than natural rubber. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont's Benger Laboratory in Waynesboro, Virginia. When introduced in 1962, it revolutionized many areas of the clothing industry. * The name "spandex" is an anagram of the word "expands". It is the preferred name in North America; in continental Europe it is referred to by variants of "elastane", i.e. élasthanne (France), Elastan (Germany), elastano (Spain), elastam (Italy) and elastaan (Netherlands), and is known in the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Israel primarily as Lycra. Brand names for spandex include Lycra (made by Koch subsidiary Invista, previously a part of DuPont), Elaspan (also Invista), Acepora (Taekwang), Creora (Hyosung), INVIYA (Indorama Corporation), ROICA and Dorlastan (Asahi Kasei), Linel (Fill |