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Lastex (Noun)

Meaning

Yarn that has an elastic core wound around with cotton or silk or nylon or rayon threads.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Some brands of hosiery and stockings utilized lastex from the 1920s through the 1950s for a snug and comfortable fit.
  • Stocking manufacturers wound the thread around a lastex core for additional stretch and support.
  • Even some everyday store-bought socks contain lastex to improve elasticity.
  • Cotton or rayon blends spun around lastex can make for durable sport socks.
  • Vintage girdles were frequently constructed using a strong combination of cloth layers, reinforced with interlocking strips of lastex.

Hypernyms

  • Yarn
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