Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
synthetic fiber
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Lycra
elastane |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
high elasticity
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
polyurethane-polyurea copolymer
|
| gptkbp:color |
can be dyed
|
| gptkbp:component |
polyurethane
|
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:degradedBy |
gptkb:chlorine
heat UV light body oils perspiration |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:DuPont
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Spandex
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Joseph_Shivers
1958 |
| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:Lycra
gptkb:Creora gptkb:Dorlastan gptkb:Elaspan gptkb:ROICA |
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
250°C
|
| gptkbp:notableBrand |
gptkb:Lycra
gptkb:Creora gptkb:Dorlastan gptkb:Elaspan gptkb:ROICA |
| gptkbp:property |
lightweight
resistant to body oils resistant to detergents resistant to lotions resistant to perspiration not biodegradable quick drying resistant to abrasion stretch up to 5-8 times its original length |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
shapewear
athletic performance enhancing comfort flexibility in clothing improving fit of garments providing support |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:football
swimwear costumes lingerie compression garments dancewear medical textiles |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:swimwear
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|