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Elastane vs Elastin - What's the difference?

elastane | elastin |

As nouns the difference between elastane and elastin

is that elastane is spandex while elastin is a protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

elastane

English

Noun

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  • Spandex.

    • Usage notes

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

    elastin

    English

    (wikipedia elastin)

    Noun

  • (protein) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

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