Lycra (spandex)
Lycra (elastano)
- Date
- 1958 · confidence high
- Place
- DuPont, Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
- Credited to
- Joseph Shivers (DuPont)
- People
- 👤 Joseph Shivers1920–2014
- Field
- Tools
What it is
A synthetic polyurethane fibre that stretches to five times its length and recovers its shape. It replaced rubber in underwear and created form-fitting sportswear.
What it led to
- Sportswear, competition swimsuits and stretch jeans
- Body-hugging fashion and fitness culture
- Technical and medical compression fabrics
Built on
- Nylon1935–1939
- polyurethane
Made possible
- technical sportswear
- compression stockings