LYCRA® 3D technology
Hosiery with LYCRA® 3D technology contains LYCRA® fiber in every knitted course. This offers a number of advantages over hosiery in which elastane is knitted into every other course:
- Greater comfort and enhanced freedom of movement thanks to a more consistent level of compression over a range of body movements.
- A more uniform appearance and a softer, smoother hand.
- Increased garment durability.
Hosiery with LYCRA® 3D technology is typically steam-boarded for greater counter appeal. LYCRA® T178C and T188C fibers are specifically engineered for end-uses that require greater steam-settability than standard elastane and are the preferred yarns for LYCRA® 3D technology.
- Contains LYCRA® fiber in every course for 3-dimensional elasticity and enhanced freedom of movement.
- More uniform appearance and smoother hand.
- Greater durability than "alternate course" hosiery.
Consumer Brand
Specialty Fiber
| Product | Features | Availability |
| LYCRA® T178C fiber | Best Heat-Setting Efficiency, Good Dyeability (to polyamide/nylon dyestuff) | Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Worldwide |
| LYCRA® T188C fiber | Best Heat-Setting Efficiency, Good Dyeability (to polyamide/nylon dyestuff) | Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Worldwide |
Standard Fiber
| Product | Features | Availability |
| LYCRA® T162C Fiber | Good Dyeability (to polyamide/nylon dyestuff) | Asia, Europe, North America and South America |