Spandex
Synthetic fibre known for its elasticity / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont.[1][2][3]