Elasticity vs. Spandex

Elasticitynoun

(physics) The property by virtue of which a material deformed under load can regain its original dimensions when unloaded

Elasticitynoun

(economics) The sensitivity of changes in a quantity with respect to changes in another quantity.

Elasticitynoun

The quality of being elastic.

Elasticitynoun

Adaptability.

Elasticitynoun

The quality of being elastic; the inherent property in bodies by which they recover their former figure or dimensions, after the removal of external pressure or altering force; springiness; resilience; tendency to rebound; as, the elasticity of caoutchouc; the elasticity of the air.

Elasticitynoun

Power of resistance to, or recovery from, depression or overwork; - usually referred to as resilience[3].

Elasticitynoun

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed;

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.