Elastane is the same as Spandex. Both are yarns that are knit/woven into fabrics, and contribute stretch and recovery properties to the fabric. Spandex is DuPontâs brand, elastane is the generic name.
In Latin 'Libra' are the symbol for the scales, hence the use of lb for weight (and lbs for the multiple),
You can view more details on each measurement unit: lbs or slinch. The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram. 1 kilogram is equal to 2.20462262185 lbs, or 0.00571014713016 slinch.Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between pounds and slinch.âº Definition: Pound. The pound (abbreviation: lb) is a unit of mass or weight in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units.