Lycran.
/ˈlʌɪkrə/, U.S. /ˈlaɪkrə/ A proprietary name of an elastic polyurethane fibre and fabric used esp. for underwear and swimming costumes.
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric made from specific material > made from man-made fibres > [noun] > synthetic > elastic or stretch
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Lycra1958
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric made from specific material > made from man-made fibres > [adjective] > synthetic > specific
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Lycra1958
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1958 Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 18 Nov. tm87/1 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company... Lycra. For synthetic fibers and filaments for generalized use in the industrial arts. First use Feb. 3, 1958.
1959 Trade Marks Jrnl. 8 Apr. 380/2 Lycra... Raw or partly prepared natural or synthetic fibres; and untwisted and unspun filaments;..E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
1961 Harper's Bazaar Sept. 103 Lycra, the ultimate in lightweight power.
1963 Guardian 8 Nov. 12/4 Proofed..lycra jersey ski pants.
1968 Vogue 15 Apr. 23/2 (advt.) This..pantie corselette..of softest lycra power net.
1972 Country Life 18 May 1275/3 Beachwear in newest Lycra material, light but giving corselette support.
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