elastane

English

People wearing elastane (spandex) clothing and demonstrating aerobic exercises

Etymology

From elastic +‎ -ane.

Noun

elastane (uncountable)

1. Spandex, lycra.
   • 2005, W. Schindler, E. Finnimore, 8: Chemical analysis of damage to textiles, Qinguo Fan (editor), Chemical Testing of Textiles, CRC Press, Woodhead Publishing, page 212,

     The resistance to ageing of elastane fibres is much better than that of the rubber threads previously used, which were particularly susceptible to oxidation.

   • 2013, Winifred Aldrich, Fabrics and Pattern Cutting, Wiley, page 48:

     The source of elastane is polyurethane. Elastane is always use in addition to a major fibre to incorporate stretch into the fabric. Although most elastane fibres are produced to stretch to three times their length, they can be extended further.

   • 2022, R. Rathinamoorthy, S. Raja Balasaraswathi, Microfiber Pollution, Springer, page 76:

     Elastane holds an irreplaceable place in today's textile market as it is being used in all ranges of products from high-functional sportswear to leisurewear to improve comfort properties.

Usage notes

This is a generic term, unlike Spandex, which is a trademark.

Translations

spandex

• Catalan: elastà m
• Czech: elastan m
• French: élasthanne (fr) m or f
• German: Elastan n, Elasthan n
• Italian: please add this translation if you can
• Maori: raikara
• Portuguese: elastano m
• Spanish: elastano (es) m
• Swedish: elastan c or n

Anagrams

• salateen