| Lycra
was invented in 1958 by Dupont. Lycra's use was limited
to female intimate wear and hosiery until state-of-the
art spinning equipment in 1989 allowed for new
innovations and products. If athletes at the last two
Olympics look better than their predecessors, chances are
they owe it to Lycra. Unlike nylon which binds, Lycra,
also known as spandex, provides comfortable support to
garments, enabling athletics to move naturally.
Lycra is
now found in most sportswear--from swimsuits and crop
tops to compression shorts for better performance. Lycra
is now found in normal clothing to give clothes a better
fit and less creasing. Ex-US President Bill Clinton even
has a Lycra suit.
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