Spandex is a man-made fiber that's super stretchy! Imagine a rubber band, but in fabric form. It can stretch way out and then snap back to its original size.
Because of this amazing stretch, spandex is used in all sorts of clothes:
Workout clothes: Think yoga pants, swimsuits, and anything you need to move freely in.
Fitted clothes: Jeans, dresses, and even underwear often have spandex to make them comfy and hug your body.
Spandex is always mixed with other fabrics, like cotton or polyester, to make clothes that are both stretchy and comfortable.
Here's the lowdown on spandex:
Stretchy: It's the key to comfy, form-fitting clothes.
Strong: It can handle a lot of stretching without breaking.
Man-made: It's not a natural fiber like cotton or wool.
If you see "Lycra" on a clothing tag, that's just another name for spandex.
Keep in mind that spandex doesn't like heat, so it's best to wash clothes with spandex in cold water and skip the dryer.
