Identify the fibre used in swim suits and T - shirts as it has great elasticity.

Acrylic

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Silk

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Spandex

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Cotton

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Solution

The correct option is C
Spandex

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its elasticity and hence, used in making swim suits and T - shirts.

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Identify the fibre used in swim suits and T - shirts as it has great elasticity.

The correct option is C Spandex Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its elasticity and hence, used in making swim suits and T - shirts.

The correct option is C
Spandex

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its elasticity and hence, used in making swim suits and T - shirts.