How to Use spandex in a Sentence

spandex

noun
  • The pants are made from a soft and stretchy blend of polyester and spandex.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2021
  • Made of polyester and spandex, the plush socks are soft and a bit stretchy.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022
  • When the waves are big, testers reach for this pair of stretchy poly-spandex trunks.
    — Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 21 June 2022
  • The tape is made from rayon and spandex to stretch over the mouth.
    — Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
  • They’re also made with a bit of spandex for stretch.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • They’re made from a soft blend of bamboo and spandex.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • And all without a lick of spandex.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • And all without a lick of spandex.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Polyester and spandex don’t shrink in the wash, but cotton does.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • One charming styling touch here was a pair of socks that were pulled-up above her spandex.
    — Vogue, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The bra is woven out of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • She is seen wearing a spandex shorts jumpsuit that has a cut out on the top.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 15 Aug. 2018
  • Imagine the force of cotton and spandex hurtling at such speeds.
    — David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 Oct. 2017
  • Plus, the polyester and spandex blend is ideal for hot summer days.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
  • The pieces are machine-washable and made of a blend of modal and spandex.
    — Shari Uyehara, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2021
  • These cotton-spandex pants check all of my boxes.
    — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • They’re made from a non-restrictive spandex blend for easy all-day wear.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Made mostly of soft polyester and some spandex, the bra is lightweight and stretchy.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The lightweight top is made mostly of polyester and a bit of spandex that gives it some stretch.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • This mock-neck long-sleeve is made from a polyester-spandex blend that’s stretchy, comfy, and soft.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The brand describes them as sweat shorts, made with polyester, cotton, and spandex.
    — Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
  • They’re made from a soft cotton fabric with a touch of spandex that gives them a slight stretch.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • They're made from a soft blend of polyester and spandex, and the hemline hits right around the mid-thigh area.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 7 Apr. 2021
  • With side pockets, long seams, and stretch from the spandex, this dress is sure to flatter.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
  • One size fits all, thanks to the 89% polyester and 11% spandex make-up.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 June 2021
  • And so the piece of spandex on the back of my phone survives another day.
    — Joanna Stern, WSJ, 27 June 2019
  • Thanks to the polyester and spandex blend, these are stretchy and durable enough for active, growing kids.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Its blend of spandex, rayon, and polyester makes the set super stretchy, soft, and easy to move in.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The nylon-spandex pants are boot cut with a subtle side pocket.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The set is made from a lightweight fabric with a bit of spandex for comfort and stretch.
    — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026

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