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),
pound (plural pounds) (sometimes pound after numerals) A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of pound as a unit of weight. 2010 July 28, Rachel Williams, âMothers who lose weight before further pregnancy âreduce risksââ, in The Guardianâ: