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elastane, n.
Brit. |ɪˈlasteɪn|, U.S. |əˈlæsteɪn|, |iˈlæsteɪn|
[‹ elast- (in elastic adj.) + -ane suffix.]
A highly elastic polyurethane material, composed of any of various man-made elastomeric fibres, which is used in the clothing industry, esp. for hosiery, underwear, and other close-fitting garments.
Elastane is the generic name for the man-made elastic fibres known in the United States and Canada by the generic name Spandex n. A proprietary name for a variety of this fabric is Lycra n.
1972Gloss. Generic Names Man-made Fibres (B.S.I.) 6 Elastane, fibre which, when stretched to three times its original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length. 1984Coal Week Internat. (Nexis) 11 Jan. 3 Maydown..is one of Du Pont's two European sites for the manufacture of Lycra elastane fiber. 1994Daily Mail 7 June 37/5 These super hip and tummy trimmer panties..are made in a special fabric featuring figure-hugging elastane. 1999Asda Mag. Aug. 57/1 (caption) Belted wrap cardigan, sizes 8/10 to 16/18, {pstlg}26.99. Slimline trousers with elastane for stretch and fit, size 10–18, {pstlg}22.99. |