What is Spandex Yarn? - Textile Encyclopedia - Salud Yarn

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Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than natural rubber. Because of its elasticity and strength (stretching up to five times its length), spandex has been incorporated into a wide range of applications. Spandex is found in apparel and clothing articles where stretch is desired, generally for comfort and fit, such as activewear, swimwear, fashion apparel, hosiery, denim, socks, and shaped garments. Spandex's benefit is its significant strength and elasticity and its ability to return to the original shape after stretching and faster drying than ordinary fabrics. For clothing, spandex is usually mixed with cotton or polyester and accounts for a small percentage of the final fabric, which therefore retains most of the other fibers' look and feel.