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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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Can you bleach polyester and spandex fabric?
Yes, you can bleach polyester fabric, but it is not recommended for spandex fabric as it can damage the fibers.
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 natural fabric?
No, spandex is a synthetic fibre. Or 'man made'.
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.
Can you iron on spandex?
It is not recommended to iron spandex as high heat can damage the fabric. It is best to use a steamer on a low setting or iron on a low heat setting with a pressing cloth to protect the fabric.
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),
Is acrylic fabric stretchy?
Acrylic fabric is not naturally stretchy like spandex or elastane, but it can be blended with other fibers to add stretchiness.
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.
How do you spell spandecks?
The correct spelling is Spandex (capitalized), or Lycra, a trademark stretchable fabric fiber.
