- Spandex,
Lycra, or
elastane is a
synthetic fiber known for its
exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea
copolymer that was
invented in 1958...
- (or MAMIL) is an
acronym and a
pejorative term for a "middle-aged man in
Lycra" – that is, men who ride an
expensive racing bicycle for leisure, while...
-
Spandex fetishism is a
fetishistic attraction to
people wearing form-****ing
stretch fabrics or to the
wearing of
items of
clothing made of such material...
- as
Lycra and
Coolmax to its portfolio. The
acquired business operates under the name of The
Lycra Company. However, in 2022
ownership of The
Lycra Company...
- lightweight, stretchy, smooth,
sheer or
decorative fabrics such as silk, satin,
Lycra, charmeuse, chiffon, or (especially and traditionally) lace.
These fabrics...
-
clothing of dancers. With the
widespread adoption of the
synthetic fibre Lycra and the rise in po****rity of aerobics,
leggings came to
further prominence...
- Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Zemdrain, M5 fiber, Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona,
Corfam and
Lycra in the 20th century, and its
scientists developed many chemicals, most notably...
-
fabrics ("elastomerics") such as
spandex or
elastane (widely
branded as "
Lycra") were
brought to the market.
Stretch fabrics simplify the construction...
-
frequently the arms. They are
usually made from
stretchable material, such as
lycra, chiffon,
spandex (after 1959), latex, or velour, but may use less elastic...
- in
Britain split into
three different teams with
different sponsors e.g.
Lycra-Halfords. On the Continent, all the
riders rode
under one team name. In...
