Elastane vs. Elastic

Elastanenoun

Spandex.

Elastanenoun

an elastic polyurethane material, used for hosiery, underwear, and other close-fitting clothing.

Elasticadjective

Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

Elasticadjective

Made of elastic.

Elasticadjective

Of clothing, elasticated.

Elasticadjective

(economics) Sensitive to changes in price.

Elasticadjective

springy; bouncy; vivacious

Elasticadjective

Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Elasticnoun

(uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

Elasticnoun

(countable) An elastic band.

Elasticadjective

Springing back; having a power or inherent property of returning to the form from which a substance is bent, drawn, pressed, or twisted; springy; having the power of rebounding; as, a bow is elastic; the air is elastic; India rubber is elastic.

Elasticadjective

Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; an elastic constitution.

Elasticnoun

An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.

Elasticnoun

a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

Elasticnoun

an elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

Elasticadjective

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy;

Elasticadjective

able to adjust readily to different conditions;