The origins of spandex, Lycra, Flexatards, and girdles

In her new book "Let's Get Physical," Danielle Friedman shares the history of spandex, which was first invented by DuPont chemists and sold as "hellish" girdles to women.

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What is Spandex?? Spandex is a synthetic fiber created by Joseph Shivers, a chemist for DuPont. It was developed primarily to replace the rubber that was. - ppt download

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