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.