Elastan elastan (Spandex®) elastan (spandex) elastane (spandex) elastano (spandex) elastano (spandex) elasthaan (spandex) elastin (spandeks) élasthanne ελαστάνη סטרץ' Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra Lycra spandex élastane (spandex) Λύκρα לייקרה Synthetic elastomeric fiber or fabric composed largely of alternating rigid and flexible segments of polyurethane. It is used in the clothing industry, especially for hosiery, underwear, swimwear, and other close-fitting garments. Spandex is the generic name in the United States and Canada. Elastane is the generic name used elsewhere. Lycra is a proprietary name for this material (AAT).