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Polyurethane vs Spandex - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between polyurethane and spandex

is that polyurethane is any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications while spandex is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.

polyurethane

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.
  • spandex

    Noun

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

    * elastane * lycra

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