Elasticize (verb)

To make something elastic or stretchy.

Origin:

The word "elasticize" is formed from the combining of the word "elastic" and the verb "-ize" meaning to make something into a certain form or shape.

Examples:

1. The clothes were elasticized at the waist for a better fit.
2. She elasticized the fabric to make it more comfortable to wear.
3. He elasticized the waistband on his pants so that he could breathe more comfortably.
4. The elasticized material of the swim cap fit snugly around her head.
5. The company's new process for elasticizing yarn results in a softer, more comfortable fabric.