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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.[citation needed] It is a polyurethane-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1959 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont's Benger Laboratory in Waynesboro, Virginia. When first introduced, it revolutionized many areas of the clothing industry.
so basically, yes it is. it is also called lycra.
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Is spandex a natural fabric?
No, spandex is a synthetic fibre. Or 'man made'.
Is Spandex a woven or knitted fabric?
spandex is actually a flexible yarn that can be used in woven as well as in knitted fabrics to increase the elasticity fo fabric but there is no fabric as such that has 100% spandex in it,as its just a 1-10% of actual composition.
Is spandex a manmade fabric?
yes.
Types of spandex?
Spandex is a synthetic fiber. There are different types of Spandex fabric. The two most common is Two-way Spandex and Four-way Spandex.
What is ponte fabric?
It's 58% polyester and 40% rayon, and is a knit fabric that has some spandex to make it stretchy.
What is a good percentage of spandex in pants to prevent them from becoming baggy?
Bagginess means poor recovery of stretch fabric, further it is related with spandex % in final finished fabric but more it is related with right selection of spandex denier for spinning the yarn and DR applied during yarn manufacturing so the spandex should sustain its modules (Bagginess caused due more stretching of spandex during the covering or core spinning),
What fabric was used in the 1980's?
Clothing made of spandex and Lycra were popular in the 80s
Where can one purchase tight Spandex?
Tight Spandex clothes can be purchased from most sportswear retailers. The material can also be bought from haberdashers and even from some fabric stores.
Can spandex be dissolved?
Can spandex be dissolved? Yes it can. N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is one chemical that will dissolve spandex (am looking for others).Keep in mind that its incredibly rare to have a piece of fabric comprised of 100% spandex. Generally polyester is blended with spandex in 85:15 or 90:10 ratios to give a material stretchiness. But NMP will dissolve spandex fibers from a spandex spool, but will not touch the polyester fibers.
How do you spell spandecks?
The correct spelling is Spandex (capitalized), or Lycra, a trademark stretchable fabric fiber.
Why does spandex have a strong odor when aged?
Spandex has a strong odor when ages because the fabric is so tight and doesn't have much room to breathe or air out. It is best to buy new spandex clothing about once every year, to prevent a stink!
What material are swimsuits made of?
They come in a variety of fabric types, including cotton, nylon, polyester, and spandex
