spandex
Leotard material choice
Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for exceptional elasticity, stretching several times its length and snapping back.
The material dominates athletic wear, swimsuits, and form-fitting garments: yoga pants, bike shorts, leotards.
Spandex is often blended with other fibers to add stretch to jeans or dress shirts.
Outside the U.S., the same fiber is called elastane or Lycra.
Elastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- blendCombine into mixture
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
polyester · knit · textile · fiber · DuPont · material · microfiber · moisture-wicking
Exercise-appropriate clothing
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
marathon · swimwear · bodybuilding · aerobics · dancewear · wrestling · fitness · running
Elastic synthetic fiber
- bike shortsPadded legwear for cyclists
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
peloton · padded shorts · bib shorts · aerodynamic · racing · roadie · spin class · cycling shorts
Tight garment showcasing silhouette
- catsuitForm-fitting one-piece garment
- unitardOne-piece fitted garment
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- skinnyVery thin, underweight
fitted · silhouette · runway · designer · couture · eighties · retro · clubwear
Pull to extend
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- snapbackSudden return to position
tensile · elongation · give · springiness · rebound · compression · rubber · polymer
Powered champion against evil
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- wrestling singletOne-piece grappling garment
- lucha libreMasked Mexican wrestling style
- cosplayDressing as media characters
Halloween · theatrical · circus · acrobat · performer · dance · showgirl · stage
Comfortable tightness or warmth
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
non-binding · second-skin · form-fitting · ease of movement · unrestricted · supportive · smooth · seamless
lycra
Elastic synthetic fiber
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- blendCombine into mixture
nylon · polyester · knit · textile · fiber · DuPont · material · microfiber · moisture-wicking · durable
activewear
Exercise-appropriate clothing
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
yoga · marathon · swimwear · bodybuilding · aerobics · dancewear · wrestling · fitness · running · leotard
lycra
Elastic synthetic fiber
- bike shortsPadded legwear for cyclists
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
kit · peloton · padded shorts · bib shorts · aerodynamic · racing · roadie · spin class · cycling shorts · tour
bodycon
Tight garment showcasing silhouette
- catsuitForm-fitting one-piece garment
- unitardOne-piece fitted garment
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
skinny · fitted · silhouette · runway · designer · couture · eighties · retro · clubwear · streetwear
stretch
Pull to extend
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
snapback · tensile · elongation · give · springiness · rebound · compression · rubber · polymer
superhero
Powered champion against evil
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- wrestling singletOne-piece grappling garment
- lucha libreMasked Mexican wrestling style
cosplay · Halloween · theatrical · circus · acrobat · performer · dance · showgirl · stage · mascot
snugness
Comfortable tightness or warmth
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
softness · non-binding · second-skin · form-fitting · ease of movement · unrestricted · supportive · smooth · seamless · wearability
- fabric typespolyester, nylon, linen, denim, silk
- stretch fabricsstretch denim, jersey knit, rib knit, interlock, tricot
- tight dressesbandage dress, bodycon dress, fitted dress, form-fitting, figure-hugging
- Elastomersnatural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, neoprene, latex
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
spandextweed
Textured woolen cloth
cashmere · silk · fine linen · herringbone · flannel
- spandex shortsElastic athletic brief legwear