1. A synthetic elastic fiber made from polyurethane, used in textiles to provide stretch and recovery.
Usage: Also known by the trademark Spandex in North America.; Commonly used in sportswear, swimwear, and fitted clothing.

Examples

• The yoga pants contain 85% nylon and 15% elastane for comfort and flexibility.
• Elastane fibers allow swimsuits to stretch and return to their original shape.
• Many modern athletic garments blend cotton with elastane to improve fit.
• The fabric's elastane content makes it ideal for high-performance sportswear.
• Elastane is valued in the textile industry for its durability and recovery properties.