Elasticity is a term used to describe the ability or level of a fiber or fabric to return to its original length, shape, or size immediately after the removal of stress/tension. Read more..

Elastomer is a term used to describe highly-elastic fibres. It remained the exclusive domain of sulphur-vulcanized rubber threads for a long time, unaffected by the heavy development of the synthetic fibres. Read more..

Electroactive polymers is a term used to describe materials that have actuating properties are based mainly on polymers. They can be defined as intelligent textiles since these fabrics or materials respond to a signal (stimulus). Read more..

Electro textiles are a novel category of textiles, offering a unique way to fabricate flexible clothing for use in military and medical applications as well as for novel large-area, commercial systems. For that reason, there is unique research and development in basic yarn components, textile circuits, CAD device manufacturing and simulation, fabric-based system simulation, design and modelling. Read more..

Element is a term used to describe a substance that cannot be broken down into two or more new substances by chemical or physical processes