Elastic is a small, narrow loop made of rubber or similar material that is used to squeeze, grab, and hold things with ease. It has the quality of stretching and then returning to its original shape. Elastic has different names like rubber bands, rubber bands, binder, and shellac band.
The history of elastic has its roots in thousands of years. The modern elastic band dates back to the mid-19th century. From the beginning, man knew that there were certain objects that would return to their original shape when the pressure applied to them was removed.
At first this annoyed the man, but with the invention of fire and the creation of the wheel, the man also thought about wearing elastics in his life. This property of elasticity was commonly exhibited by animal parts that man ate. This is how the first elastic cords were born, which were made with animal gut to hold things together. As time went by, man realized that these elastic threads could also be used as weapons. When a bullet was loaded onto these bungee cords, they were thrown through the air at high speed. This resulted in the invention of the bow and arrow.
Rubber is a very popular elastic material. Many of the products made of rubber are bounced, stretched and beaten, and being elastic they return to their original shape. Due to this property, people use rubber in many ways. It was called rubber because people found that it could rub on pencil stains. Rubber was used by the first American Indians before Columbus set foot there. They called it Rubber derived from the word cahuhchu which means weeping wood.
This substance was obtained from the sap of the rubber tree. The original rubber bands in the old days were made from the latex sap of rubber trees. However, today rubber bands are made of more modern technology and materials. The Mayans also added vine juice to rubber sap to create a durable, stretchy material to hold things together. This was the first type of rubber band. Later, in 1845, the modern elastic band was invented. In 1923, William Spencer started the first mass production of rubber bands.
Other elastic materials also have various uses. Rubber has various uses in today’s world. Rubber is used for tires, rubber bands, and other objects that bounce and stretch. Stretchy materials are also used in sports. Insulated elastic balls are essential for many sports, as non-elastic balls would deform when used. Basketballs, volleyball, and soccer should be stretchy to allow for their normal shape.
Elastic is also used in clothing, primarily for adjustment purposes. Elastic provides a space for the stretch and recovery capacity of the clothing. Elastic waistbands are especially very much in use. They help you choose pants, pants, etc. One size smaller than your original waist, making you look slimmer. In addition, they can be used for a longer time, since they are not wasted if you gain or lose weight. They are adjustable. Elastics are also used for tight-fitting dresses or shirts. They also act as an accessory to create various designs on your t-shirts. Elastic laminated sheet is also used in many garments. Such items include shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, socks, sportswear, bathing suits, shorts, medical and surgical garments, etc. The stretch and recovery capacity of these garments thanks to the elastic sheet facilitates movements and makes the garments more durable since they do not rip or tear.
