Elasterell (original) (raw)

Elasterell (officially "elasterell-p") is an alternative to the generic term "polyester" for a specific subgroup of inherently elastic, multicomponent textile fibers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in November 2002 issued a final rule which establishes the name (https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/federal\_register\_notices/rules-and-regulations-under-textile-fiber-products-identification-act-16-cfr-part-303/021127rulesandregulations.pdf). Elasterell was originally manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and previously referred to as "T400". The FTC states that because this material is arguably comparable to other multicomponent polyester fibers, other companies that manufacture fibers satisfying the definition of "elasterell-p" may use that name in making requi