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Lycra

lycrasubstantiv

Definitionen

A type of synthetic elastic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity, often used in the manufacture of tight-fitting garments.

The swimsuit is made from lycra, which allows it to stretch and fit snugly.

Clothing or fabric made from this elastic fiber, typically used in sportswear and activewear.

She wore a pair of lycra leggings for her morning run.

Lycraeigenname

Trademarked brand name capitalised as Lycra.

Definitionen

A trademarked brand name for a synthetic elastic fibre developed by DuPont.

Lycra transformed the sportswear market in the 1960s.

Synonyme

stretch fabric

lycraadjektiv

Definitionen

Made of or containing lycra fibre; designed to be stretchy by incorporating lycra.

He bought a pair of lycra cycling shorts.