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Polyamide vs Spandex - What's the difference?

polyamide | spandex |

As nouns the difference between polyamide and spandex

is that polyamide is any of a range of polymers containing amide (or peptide) repeat units; examples include proteins and nylon while spandex is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.

polyamide

English

Noun

(wikipedia polyamide) (en noun)
  • (chemistry) Any of a range of polymers containing amide (or peptide) repeat units; examples include proteins and nylon

    • spandex

    English

    (wikipedia spandex)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity
  • clothing made from such material

    • Synonyms

    * elastane * lycra

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