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elastane Noun a synthetic fibre that is able to return to its original shape after being stretched How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Fourne et al, Melt-spun elastane (Spandex) yarns, Man-made fiber year book, September 1998, p. Doobon and Hyosun has chlorine resistant elastane fibres and Kimberly-Clark's multicompartment yarn allows active agents such as skin conditioners to be released slowly in use. Invented 40 years ago, LYCRA(R) is the DuPont brand of elastane that has the remarkable ability to stretch up to 600% and spring back to its original shape. |
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