This page will contain external links about Spandex, as they become available.SpandexSpandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major plant competitor. It was invented in 1959 by DuPont, and when first introduced it revolutionized many areas of the clothing industry. Spandex is the preferred name in North America and Australia, while elastane is most often used elsewhere. It turns out that "spandex" was coined from an anagram of "expands." A well-known trademark for spandex or elastane is INVISTA's brand name Lycra; another trademark (also INVISTA's) is Elaspan, Dorlastan (Bayer), Linel (Fillattice). Spandex fiber characteristicsA woman in white spandex biking pantsSpun from a block copolymer, these fibers exploit the high crystallinity and hardness of polyurethane segments, yet remain "rubbery" due to alternating segments of polyethylene glycol [1]. This yields the following combination of materials properties:
Major spandex fiber uses
ProductionThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission definition for spandex fiber is "A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85 percent of a segmented polyurethane". First U.S. commercial spandex fiber production: 1959, DuPont Company Current U.S. spandex fiber producers: INVISTA; Bayer Corporation; RadiciSpandex Corporation FictionIn comic books, superheroes and superheroines commonly wear costumes made of spandex. This page about Spandex includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Spandex News stories about Spandex External links for Spandex Videos for Spandex Wikis about Spandex Discussion Groups about Spandex Blogs about Spandex Images of Spandex |
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In comic books, superheroes and superheroines commonly wear costumes made of spandex. The Supremes - famous singing group. spandex fiber producers: INVISTA; Bayer Corporation; RadiciSpandex Corporation. Supreme - wrestler in Xtreme Pro Wrestling. Current U.S. Supreme - member of rap group Looptroop. commercial spandex fiber production: 1959, DuPont Company. Supreme - comic book superhero. First U.S. supreme - definition in Wiktionary. Federal Trade Commission definition for spandex fiber is "A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polymer comprised of at least 85 percent of a segmented polyurethane". The U.S. This yields the following combination of materials properties:. Spun from a block copolymer, these fibers exploit the high crystallinity and hardness of polyurethane segments, yet remain "rubbery" due to alternating segments of polyethylene glycol [1]. . It turns out that "spandex" was coined from an anagram of "expands." A well-known trademark for spandex or elastane is INVISTA's brand name Lycra; another trademark (also INVISTA's) is Elaspan, Dorlastan (Bayer), Linel (Fillattice). Spandex is the preferred name in North America and Australia, while elastane is most often used elsewhere. It was invented in 1959 by DuPont, and when first introduced it revolutionized many areas of the clothing industry. It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major plant competitor. Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity (stretchability). Shaped garments such as bra cups. foundation garments. bicycle pants. support hose. surgical hose. Compression garments such as:
hosiery. slacks. ski pants. brassiere straps and bra side panels. competitive swimwear. swimsuits/bathing suits. wetsuits. athletic, aerobic, and exercise apparel. Apparel and clothing articles where stretch is desired, generally for comfort and fit, such as:
poor strength, but stronger and more durable than rubber. abrasion resistant. lightweight. able to be stretched repetitively and still recover original length. can be stretched over 500% without breaking. |