1. Materials or fabrics that do not stretch or return to their original shape after being pulled or compressed.
Usage: Plural form; typically used in textile, manufacturing, or materials science contexts.

Examples

• Cotton and linen are nonelastics commonly used in everyday clothing.
• The designer chose nonelastics for the structured jacket to maintain its shape.
• Nonelastics are preferred in upholstery because they resist sagging over time.
• Unlike spandex blends, pure nonelastics do not provide stretch or recovery.
• The manufacturer tested both elastics and nonelastics for durability in the new product line.