Difference between Latex and Spandex

What is the difference between Latex and Spandex?

Latex as a noun is the milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber. while Spandex as a noun is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity

Latex

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber. An emulsion of rubber in water, used in adhesives and the like.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made from latex.

Spandex

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity

We hope you now know whether to use Latex or Spandex in your sentence.

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