Elastic vs Spandex - What's the difference?
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As nouns the difference between elastic and spandex is that elastic is (uncountable) an elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs while spandex is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity. As an adjective elastic is capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
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elastic English
Alternative forms
* elastick (obsolete)
Adjective
( en adjective)
Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
- The rope is somewhat elastic , so expect it to give when you pull on it.
Made of elastic.
- elastic band
Of clothing, elasticated.
(economics) Sensitive to changes in price.
- Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
springy; bouncy; vivacious
* 1900 , , The House Behind the Cedars , Chapter I,
- He could see that she was tastefully, though not richly, dressed, and that she walked with an elastic step that revealed a light heart and the vigor of perfect health. Her face, of course, he could not analyze, since he had caught only the one brief but convincing glimpse of it.
Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
- elastic''' spirits; an '''elastic constitution
Synonyms
* stretchy
* stretchable
Related terms
* elasticated
* elasticated
* elastic band
* inelastic
* elasticity
Noun
(uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
- Running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt.
(countable) An elastic band.
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spandex Noun
(en-noun)
a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity
clothing made from such material
Synonyms
* elastane
* lycra
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