This article is from the Fetish Fashion FAQ, by Per Goetterup pg@login.dknet.dk with numerous contributions by others.
Cire:
The term is french an means literaly "Waxed". It is made from
lycra and is created by passing the fabric against a hot roller to
melt the surface slightly, resulting in a 'wet-look' finish.
Lycra:
An elastic fabric often used in numerous types of close-fitting
sport outfits - and naturally as a less expensive fetish material.
Spandex:
Trade name for lycra.
 
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