LYCRA® is not a fabric and should not be confused with latex. LYCRA® is a fiber originated by Du Pont and used by them since the late 1950's. It is present in many different kinds of fabrics. LYCRA® is used in combination with all apparel fibers and fiber blends to produce fabrics and garments with stretch and recovery. LYCRA® can be blended with all fibers--natural and man-made. Fabrics with LYCRA® always have the appearance and feel of their major fiber components, such as silk, cotton or nylon. Over its 40 year life, it has shown no problems of skin irritation or sensitization. For use in the aquatic industry, LYCRA® is blended with nylon. This produces a strong stretch fabric that sheds away wrinkles and contributes to excellent comfort and fit. Spandex is the generic industry term for LYCRA®.
a trademarked, synthetic-rubber yarn. In heaping proportions Lycra® can feel awfully clingy (envision thongs among the gym set) but when combined with materials like Cordura®, it can make performance outerwear better fitting and more comfortable.
a fiber that is capable of stretching up to 500% and then bounce back. It is also a trademark for Invista, for a synthetic fabric of the same elasticity property. It is a sort of generically known "spandex".
An elastic polyurethane fiber or fabric used especially for close-fitting clothing.
Man made stretch fabric made from elasticated yarns. Since introduction in 1958, lycra has proved an essential component in underwear and other figure hugging garments made popular in the 1980s, especially in sportswear.
A trademark of the spandex fiber owned and produced by DuPont. It is lightweight and soft, but stronger and more durable than rubber. It is often blended with other fabrics to produce a lightweight freedom of movement in foundation garments. Marl A term applied to a yarn or a fabric that is made up of more than one fiber. In blended yarns, two or more different types of staple fibers are twisted or spun together to form the yarn. Polyester/cotton is an example of a typical blended yarn or fabric.
A DuPont trademark for its spandex fiber. Any time you see this fiber listed on a label, expect comfort, movement and shape retention that won't wash away.
An elastomeric fiber that is blended with other fibers. Can stretch 500 percent without breaking. Holds dyes well and is resistant to heat. Trademark owned by Du Pont.
Lycra® is Invista's trademark brand of spandex.
A trademark used for a brand of spandex.
Lycra is INVISTA's Trademark name for a synthetic fabric that is similar to Spandex.
A fibre originally trademarked by DuPont, for an elastomeric fibre with stretch and recover abilities.
A trademark of DuPont, Lycra is the spandex fiber produced by DuPont. It is lightweight and soft, but stronger and more durable than rubber. Lycra can be stretched over 500% without breaking, and can be stretched repeatedly and still recover its original length. It provides lightweight freedom of movement in foundation garments.
INVISTA's registered trademark for its brand of premium stretch fibres and fabrics.
This is the registered (tm) of Dupont for continuous filament elastic textile yarns with excellent stretch and recovery properties. Lycra is now being incorporated increasingly into men's sportswear, suits and pants for greater comfort and ease of movement. See spandex.
A brand of spandex (elastic thread).
A fiber found in New Balance apparel that is capable of stretching up to 500% and bouncing back.
A fiber originally trademarked by DuPont, for an elastomeric fiber with stretch and recover abilities.
DuPont's trademark for a type of spandex. See Spandex.
A trademark DuPont fibre that has incredible stretch and recovery capabilities. Introduced in 1958, Lycra® is a brand-name spandex that is usually woven with other fibres to provide ease in fabrics. It has a strong presence in contemporary clothing, showing up in everything from underwear and swimwear to sportswear and evening wear.
A trade mark of Dupont, Lycra is a type of spandex that also stretches very well (and looks awesome - accentuating her curves).
(fabric) - Dupont's trademark for a type of spandex.
A stretch material used to make competitive swim suits and swim hats.
A Dupont labeled fabric, known for its resilient spandex qualities
A term trademarked by Dupont for a man-made fiber which they developed. It can be produced in a range of types and deniers. It is most commonly combined with nylon for use in the hosiery industry.
A spandex synthetic fiber. LYCRA® is very stretchy and is used in tight, body hugging garments like catsuits and sexy dresses.
INVISTA's trademark for a synthetic fabric material with elastic properties of "spandex".
