Lastex

 ( Yarn ) 

Lastex is a type of elastic yarn that was introduced in the 1930s and was primarily used for swimwear, brassieres, Girdle and Corselet. It consists of a Natural rubber core surrounded by wool, rayon, silk or cotton threads.

Christine Schmidt (2025). 9780857851246, A&C Black. . ISBN 9780857851246

It was invented and distributed by the Adamson Brothers, a company owned by the US Rubber Company. It entered the market in 1931.

(2025). 9780812218350, University of Pennsylvania Press. . ISBN 9780812218350

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