elasticated
Has built-in stretch
Elasticated describes fabric or garments fitted with elastic material, allowing them to stretch and return to shape: elasticated waistband, elasticated cuffs.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically say "elastic" as an adjective or use "stretch" as a modifier.
Garment's upper rim
- cuffsSleeve or wrist bands
- hemFolded garment edge
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- sweatpantsCasual athletic trousers
pajamas · underwear · socks · bralette · shorts · joggers · scrubs · tracksuits
Elastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- knitLoop yarn into fabric
neoprene · mesh · ribbed · latex · polyester · nylon · blend · synthetic
Comfortably close-fitting
- fittedShaped to conform
- stretchyCapable of extending
- adjustableAble to be changed
- comfortablePhysically at ease
secure · tight · flexible · accommodating · forgiving · adaptable · form-fitting · hugging
Capable of being extended
- expandableAble to be enlarged
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- springyAble to rebound
pliable · supple · rebounding · recovering · tensile · yielding · pliant · flexible
waistband
Garment's upper rim
sweatpants · pajamas · underwear · socks · bralette · shorts · joggers · scrubs · tracksuits · loungewear
spandex
Elastic synthetic fiber
knit · neoprene · mesh · ribbed · latex · polyester · nylon · blend · synthetic · woven
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- fittedShaped to conform
- stretchyCapable of extending
- adjustableAble to be changed
comfortable · secure · tight · flexible · accommodating · forgiving · adaptable · form-fitting · hugging · clinging
stretchable
Capable of being extended
- expandableAble to be enlarged
- extensibleAble to be lengthened
- resilientAble to recover quickly
springy · pliable · supple · rebounding · recovering · tensile · yielding · pliant · flexible · snapback
elasticatedrigid
Unable to bend
inflexible · stiff · unyielding · inelastic · unbending
elasticatednon-adjustable
Cannot be altered
fitted · tailored · structured · form-fitting · bespoke
elastic, elasticity, elastics, inelastic, elastically, elastomer, elasticities, inelasticity