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ELASTOMER FIBRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

Synthetic elastic fibre with at least 85% segmented polyurethane.

CONT

Spandex - A generic term denoting a [manufactured] elastomeric fiber used in place of rubber. Spandex ... offering the unique capacity for stretch and recovery. It can stretch to over five times its relaxed strength and fully recover. Spandex is used in support and light support products to provide the energy to shape and compress the leg. ... Spandex is widely used in sock tops and pantyhose waistbands for its stretch/recovery properties and "stay up" holding power. It is increasingly used in corespun yarn and as plaiting yarn to replace textured nylon for better size range, improved fit, and comfort.

Key term(s)
  • elastomer fiber
  • elastomer fibre
  • elastofiber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tejidos sintéticos
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