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LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE technology

The solution for comfortable plus size hosiery for curvy women

Consumer benefits

  • 83%
    seek freedom of movement in hosiery. Only 61% are satisfied.
  • 81%
    seek a comfortable waistband. Only 55% are satisfied.
  • 82%
    seek no roll waistbands. Only 53% are satisfied.
  • Offers a flexible fit to accommodate a variety of body shapes

  • Pictogram illustrating how LYCRA® fiber technology prevents dig in at thighs and waist

    Patented construction allows for extra volume and avoids chafing

  • Creates less compressive garments to help the wearer move freely

  • Delivers greater overall comfort garment for curvy women

Benefits for brands & retailers

  • Increase sales by reaching a segment of the population that’s forecasted to keep growing
  • Reduce returns, increase consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty by creating comfortable, stylish garments that will appeal to full-figured women
  • Fill the need gap for millions of plus-size women worldwide by offering fashion-forward styles, patterns and colors
  • Create comfortable maternity hosiery as well

Benefits for mills

  • Uses the same commercial machines and processes as standard sizes, which results in cost savings
  • Achieve maximum width by using LYCRA® SOFT COMFORT technology (required) for greater stretch and a combination of knitting and finishing techniques
  • Eliminating the sewn-in panel (up to size 18 US or 48 European size) saves money and makes a more comfortable and attractive garment
  • Create beautiful designs and patterns in the body part for a unique offering

Boost your brand power

Brands:  The LYCRA® brand logo is viewed worldwide as a symbol of quality assurance by consumers. Promote your use of LYCRA® fiber in legwear with free logos, pictograms and virtual hang tags that highlight product benefits to drive sales. We make it easy to leverage the LYCRA® brand’s 87% global consumer awareness to trigger the purchase decision in stores and online. No other spandex manufacturer provides this level of branding support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service and complete a Trademark Licensing Agreement today!

Mills: Have your garments tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to quickly order LYCRA® brand assets to increase sales. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more garments you sell.

Drive sales with pictograms

Licensing

Did you know?

  • All women are looking for the same features and benefits in stockings and tights regardless of their size and shape.
  • It’s a misconception that curvy women are not interested in wearing dresses, being fashionable or following trends.
  • The benefits of LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE technology extend beyond hosiery to include leggings.
  • Plus size women should not be ignored! The needs of these consumers are still not being met, which presents a fantastic growth opportunity.

Garment category

Textile processes

  • Hosiery
  • Yarn processing

Products listing

Products Easier donning and doffing Inclusive Sizing Comfort Sustainability

LYCRA® 902C fiber

  • Dtex : 50-1600
  • Availability : Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
  • Dtex : 50-1600
  • Availability : Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Easier donning and doffing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Inclusive Sizing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
Value:
good sustainabilty
Sustainability

LYCRA® 962L fiber

  • Dtex : 22-880
  • Availability : Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
  • Dtex : 22-880
  • Availability : Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Easier donning and doffing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Inclusive Sizing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
Value:
good sustainabilty
Sustainability

Value:1 Good suitability:

Value:2 Excellent suitability

Testimonials

Voice of the expert

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Life in 24 Hours for Plus-Size Women

Explore the amazing variety of fashion-forward stockings, tights, knee-highs, and leggings you can create for curvy women using LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE technology and other spandex fibers from The LYCRA Company.

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