stretchy
Like yoga pants
Stretchy describes materials that can be pulled to extend their length and return to their original shape: stretchy fabric, stretchy waistband.
The word is informal and common in everyday speech about clothing and elastic materials.
Something stretchy has give to it—it accommodates movement or expansion without breaking or losing form.
Elastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- elastaneStretchable synthetic fiber
- rubber bandStretchable fastening loop
- bungee cordElastic rope with hooks
elastic band · hair tie · scrunchie · waistband · garter · suspenders · resistance band · elastic waist
Comfortably close-fitting
- form-fittingClosely following body contours
- breathablePermits air passage
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- softYielding to touch
pliable · lightweight · non-restrictive · second skin · hugging · conforming · give · accommodating
Tendency to resume original form
- tensileCapable of elongation
- extensibilityCapacity for adding features
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- pliabilityAbility to bend easily
suppleness · resilience · recovery · snapback · springiness · stretchability · elongation · rebound
Stretchy fitted exercise trousers
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- sweatpantsCasual athletic trousers
- jeggingsKnit pants mimicking denim
- bike shortsPadded legwear for cyclists
compression shorts · sports bra · tank top · fitted tee · bodycon · skinny jeans · unitard · catsuit
spandex
Elastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- elastaneStretchable synthetic fiber
- rubber bandStretchable fastening loop
bungee cord · elastic band · hair tie · scrunchie · waistband · garter · suspenders · resistance band · elastic waist · snap back
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- form-fittingClosely following body contours
- breathablePermits air passage
- flexibleAble to bend freely
soft · pliable · lightweight · non-restrictive · second skin · hugging · conforming · give · accommodating · relaxed
elasticity
Tendency to resume original form
- tensileCapable of elongation
- extensibilityCapacity for adding features
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
pliability · suppleness · resilience · recovery · snapback · springiness · stretchability · elongation · rebound · give
yoga pants
Stretchy fitted exercise trousers
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
- sweatpantsCasual athletic trousers
- jeggingsKnit pants mimicking denim
bike shorts · compression shorts · sports bra · tank top · fitted tee · bodycon · skinny jeans · unitard · catsuit · base layer
jersey
Knitted pullover garment
modal · ribbed · interlock · activewear · swimwear · hosiery · stockings · tights · leotard · bodysuit
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- comfort clothingloose fit, elastic waist, breathable, roomy, flexible
- stretchy thingselastic, rubbery, springy, flexible, pliable
- fabric traitssoftness, soft, stiffness, smooth, breathability
- cast-on methodslong tail, provisional, continental, Italian, tubular
stretchyinelastic
Resistant to deformation
nonelastic · nonstretchy · rigid · stiff · inflexible
- stretch outExtend to full length
- stretched outLengthened or spread out
- home stretchConcluding phase of effort
- seventh inning stretchBaseball's mid-late pause
- stretch the truthDistort facts mildly
- stretching outExtending in length
stretch, stretching, stretched, stretcher, outstretched, outstretch, stretchiness, stretchable, overstretch