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Spandex was the first manufactured elastic fiber, and was introduced by DuPont under the trade name "Lycra" in 1958. Spandex gained interest quickly due to its superiority to the strength and durability of rubber. ... Fabric Properties and Distinctions; By: Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc.
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Spandex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Spandex , or elastane , is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than rubber, its major non-synthetic competitor.<sup class="noprint Template-Fact"...
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Dry cleaning Lycra is no problem. Although some solvents may temporarily swell the fiber, proper rinsing provided by a professional dry cleaner recovers all stretch and recovery properties of the garment.
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LYCRA® is a man-made elastic fibre invented and produced only by DuPont®.It’s remarkable properties of stretch and recovery enhance all fabrics and garments in which it is used, adding easy comfort and freedom of movement and improving fit and shape retention.
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Smart materials can change their properties in response to an external stimulus. Materials such as Lycra®, Thinsulate®, carbon fibres, Kevlar®, Teflon® and Gore-Tex® have different special properties that make them suited to particular uses. ... Lycra® is a stretchy artificial fibre. It is used to make sports...
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Properties of Lycra Fabric. Lycra is the trademarked brand name for spandex, a synthetic fiber that can be stretched to several times its original size but retain its shape. It has been a staple of the womenswear market for... ... eHow Article: Properties of Lycra Fabric...
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What is lycra LYCRA is a man-made elastane fiber. Never used alone, but always blended with other fibers, it has unique stretch and recovery properties. LYCRA fiber adds... ... LYCRA is a man-made elastane fiber. Never used alone, but always blended with other fibers, it has unique stretch and recovery properties.
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Industry sources peg DuPont's annual sales of Lycra at more than $1.5 billion. ... Its elastic properties allow spandex to be a fiber now uncorseted by convention. In the future, Heslep expects to see spandex jump to the upholstery market for stylish furniture. It already has found its way into the auto market where...
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Prorace race bikes and accessories ... The quality standards for stretch wovens with LYCRA® cover the following fabric properties: - LYCRA® content, or the amount of LYCRA® in a fabric - to ensure long-term fabric performance in terms of stretch and recovery.
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