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When was lycra introduced?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

In 1959 lycra, arguably one of the most important and versatile of manmade fibers, was introduced and was originally referred to as Spandex or elatomerics, only to be renamed elastene in 1976.

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