Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
synthetic fiber
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
elastane
spandex |
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
polyether-polyurea copolymer
|
| gptkbp:color |
white (in raw form)
|
| gptkbp:component |
polyurethane
|
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:DuPont
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
gptkb:Joseph_Shivers
|
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1958
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
non-biodegradable
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lycra (spandex)
|
| gptkbp:market |
global
major in stretch fabrics |
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:Lycra
gptkb:Spandex Elastane |
| gptkbp:maximumLength |
filament fiber
monofilament multifilament |
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
250°C
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
lightweight
exceptional elasticity resistant to body oils resistant to detergents resistant to lotions resistant to perspiration quick drying resistant to abrasion comfortable retains shape stretchable up to five times its original length |
| gptkbp:productionMethod |
melt extrusion
solution dry spinning solution wet spinning |
| gptkbp:reusable |
limited
|
| gptkbp:solubility |
insoluble in water
|
| gptkbp:trademarkOf |
gptkb:Invista
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:clothing
gptkb:football swimwear lingerie compression garments dancewear leggings yoga pants cycling shorts medical garments |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Joseph_Shivers
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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