Elastane vs. Spandex

Elastanenoun

Spandex.

Elastanenoun

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

Spandexnoun

A synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.

Spandexnoun

Clothing made from such material.

Spandex

An elastic textile material, used for clothing

Spandexnoun

an elastic synthetic fabric

Spandexnoun

a type of stretchy polyurethane fabric

Spandex

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's Benger Laboratory in Waynesboro, Virginia, US.The generic name , which is an anagram of the word , is the preferred name in North America.