lycra
Clingy athletic fabric
Lycra is a brand name for spandex, the stretchy synthetic fiber used in form-fitting clothing.
The trademark has become nearly generic—lycra shorts, lycra leggings—referring to any garment made with elastic fabric, regardless of manufacturer.
The material stretches significantly while retaining its shape, making it standard for athletic wear, swimsuits, and dance costumes.
Clothing for exercise
- activewearExercise-appropriate clothing
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
gymnastics · yoga · running · compression · aerobics · dancewear · marathon · fitness
Stretchable synthetic fiber
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
polyester · blend · fiber · textile · knit · weave · fabric · DuPont
Tight garment showcasing silhouette
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
- figure-huggingClosely following body contours
- contouredShaped to fit
- sleekSmooth and elegant
clingy · sculpted · shapewear · silhouette · compressive · streamlined · fitted · snug
Elastic synthetic fiber
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
- paddedFilled with soft material
bibs · kit · peloton · roadie · aero · skinsuit · team kit · racing
Tendency to resume original form
- tensileCapable of elongation
- elongateTo make longer
- expandIncrease in size
- contractEnforceable written agreement
resilience · pliability · give · recoil · recovery · two-way · four-way · retention
Airflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- easeLack of strain
pliability · suppleness · smoothness · snugness · resilience · wearability · moisture-wicking · quick-dry
sportswear
Clothing for exercise
- activewearExercise-appropriate clothing
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
swimsuit · gymnastics · yoga · running · compression · aerobics · dancewear · marathon · fitness · workout
elastane
Stretchable synthetic fiber
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
nylon · polyester · blend · fiber · textile · knit · weave · fabric · DuPont · trademark
bodycon
Tight garment showcasing silhouette
- skin-tightExtremely close-fitting clothing
- figure-huggingClosely following body contours
- contouredShaped to fit
sleek · clingy · sculpted · shapewear · silhouette · compressive · streamlined · fitted · snug · tailored
spandex
Elastic synthetic fiber
padded · bibs · kit · peloton · roadie · aero · skinsuit · team kit · racing · tour
elasticity
Tendency to resume original form
contract · resilience · pliability · give · recoil · recovery · two-way · four-way · retention
breathability
Airflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
ease · pliability · suppleness · smoothness · snugness · resilience · wearability · moisture-wicking · quick-dry · second-skin
- shoe materialsleather, suede, rubber, canvas, nubuck
- sportswearathletic wear, activewear, gym clothes, gym wear, sportswear
- telaslino, nylon, denim, organza, tweed
- tight clothingbodycon, bodycon dress, bodysuit, catsuit, compression shorts
- synthetic fabricsacrylic, polyester, nylon, viscose, spandex
- synthetic fibersnylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, spandex
- lycra suitTight elastic bodysuit