elastane
Synthetic stretchy material
Elastane is a synthetic fiber known for exceptional stretch and recovery, used in clothing that needs to fit closely or move with the body: athletic wear, swimsuits, underwear, jeans with some give.
The fiber is often blended with cotton or polyester.
Spandex and Lycra are other names for the same material.
Elastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- blendCombine into mixture
synthetic · fiber · textile · knit · jersey · mesh · microfiber · weave
Form-fitting leg garments
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- athleisureExercise-meets-everyday fashion category
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
cycling · swimwear · dancewear · bodysuit · joggers · triathlon · workout · running
Ability to adapt easily
- tensileCapable of elongation
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- stretchableCapable of being extended
- pliableCapable of bending easily
expandable · springy · resilient · contractile · recovery · rebound · snapback · tension
Yielding to gentle pressure
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- snugnessComfortable tightness or warmth
wearability · flexibility · gentleness · ease · mobility · unrestricted · formfitting · contour
Regaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- colorfastnessResistance to fading
- longevityDuration of existence
- robustnessResistance to failure
lycra
Elastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
blend · synthetic · fiber · textile · knit · jersey · mesh · microfiber · weave · material
leggings
Form-fitting leg garments
- sportswearClothing for exercise
- athleisureExercise-meets-everyday fashion category
- compressionForcing into smaller space
yoga · cycling · swimwear · dancewear · bodysuit · joggers · triathlon · workout · running · aerobics
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- tensileCapable of elongation
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- stretchableCapable of being extended
pliable · expandable · springy · resilient · contractile · recovery · rebound · snapback · tension · give
softness
Yielding to gentle pressure
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
snugness · wearability · flexibility · gentleness · ease · mobility · unrestricted · formfitting · contour · adaptive
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- colorfastnessResistance to fading
- longevityDuration of existence
robustness · strength · endurance · washability · sturdiness
- elastic thingsrubber, latex, bungee cord, stretchy, stretch fabric
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- fiberscotton, wool, silk, linen, hemp
- stretch fabricsstretch denim, jersey knit, rib knit, interlock, tricot
- synthetic fibersnylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, lycra
- performance materialsnylon, polyester, Gore-Tex, Kevlar, carbon fiber
elastanenatural fibers
Materials from living sources
natural fiber · cotton · wool · silk · linen
elastic, elasticity, spandex, inelastic, elasticized, elasticated, elastically, elasticize, nonelastic