Here’s What You Should Know about Spandex and its Properties and Applications
Spandex (also known as elastane or Lycra) is a lightweight, synthetic fiber, known for its exceptional elasticity, used to make stretchable clothing. It is made up of a combination of short chain diisocyanate, long chain polglycol, and polyurethane. Synthetic fibre known generically as spandex is composed of at least 85% polyurethane by weight. It was originally developed by chemist Joseph S. Shivers in DuPont's Benger Laboratory in Waynesboro, Virginia, as a means to dampen the effects of perspiration on wool. Moreover, Spandex is widely used in compression stocking and hoses, bandages, diapers, home furnishings, under garments, casual clothing, active wear, and sportswear. With the increasing use of spandex in textile and healthcare industry, the demand for spandex is also increasing. Moreover, increasing penetration of spandex in other end-use industries (such as aviation and energy, automobiles, etc.) and the launch of bio-based and environmentally friendly sp...