LYCRA® Fiber Selection for Circular Knit Fabrics
The LYCRA® brand offers a large variety of differentiated elastane fibers for circular knit fabrics. With a fiber for every fabric, LYCRA® fiber can improve the comfort and fit of any circular-knit garment. Whether for ready-to-wear, intimate apparel, swimwear, or active wear, there's a LYCRA® fiber that's right for your end-use. And always count on industry-leading technical support when you choose LYCRA® fibers for apparel.
Fiber Technologies
EASY SET Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 78 Segments: Ready-to-Wear, Underwear, Lingerie Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Reduced energy consumption: heat-set at 15 to 20°C lower than with conventional elastane, or at standard temperature with higher stenter speed
- Reduced yellowing of heat-sensitive fibers
- Best moldability
- Improved fabric hand
BLACK Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 78 Segments: Activewear, Performance Swimwear, Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Durable, totally colorfast spun-in black
- Reduced UV degradation
- Low glitter and no grin-through in dark shades
- New color and pattern effects achievable after dyeing
SOFT COMFORT Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 45 - 1145 Segments: Activewear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Soft, comfortable stretch
- High fabric recovery power
- Firm but non-constricting fit, great for activewear
- Excellent shape retention
S RESIST Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 156 Segments: Fashion Swimwear, Performance Swimwear Availability: Asia, North America, South America, Europe- Durable chlorine resistance: pool tests show fabrics retain at least 60% of their power 10 times longer than with non-chlorine resistant elastane
- Suitable for even high-performance swimwear
- Resistant to UV degradation and unsaturated fatty acids (as in sweat or sun lotions)
- Excellent fabric uniformity with synthetic filament yarns
T400® Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 33 - 660 Segments: Ready-to-Wear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Disperse-dyeable, bi-component fiber for low-to-moderate stretch
- Excellent resistance to chemicals, including chlorine and UV radiation
- Soft, smooth hand and low fabric growth/shrinkage
- Dyeing characteristics similar to textured polyester
- Also available as a producer-colored black fiber (dtex: 83, 165, 330)
W Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 470 Segments: Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Asia, South America, Europe- Excellent whiteness and whiteness retention
- Excellent fabric uniformity
- Improved color uptake from acid dyes
- Reduced glitter and grin-through for improved aesthetics
Standard Fibers
LYCRA® T136B Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 470 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Ready-to-Wear, Shapewear, Socks, Underwear, Hosiery Availability: Europe- Versatile elastane for a variety of end-uses
- Good whiteness and whiteness retention in fabrics with heat-sensitive fibers
- Particularly suitable for use with wool
LYCRA® T162B Fiber
Dtex: 11 - 2500 Segments: Activewear, Denim, Lingerie, Ready-to-Wear, Shapewear, Socks, Underwear Availability: Asia, North America, South America- Good whiteness and whiteness retention
- Good fabric uniformity with synthetic filament yarns
- Basic chlorine resistance
- Robust dyeing and finishing performance
LYCRA® T162C Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 1880 Segments: Activewear, Hosiery, Lingerie, Shapewear, Ready-to-Wear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- High degree of whiteness
- High recovery power
- Robust dyeing and finishing performance
LYCRA® T162L Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 156 Segments: Ready-to-Wear, Underwear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Designed for use with cotton/viscose staple yarns
- Relatively low knitting tension for high knitting efficiency (value in use)
- Excellent processing performance in knitting, dyeing, and finishing
- Optimized luster reduces elastane glitter and grin-through in the fabric
- Elastane of choice for men’s and women’s underwear, and for standard ready-to-wear
LYCRA® T167M Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 55 Segments: Ready-to-Wear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Designed for use with natural fibers
- Robust dyeing and finishing performance
- High fabric power
- Good uniformity
LYCRA® T169B Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 44 Segments: Activewear, Fashion Swimwear, Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Asia, North America, South America- High uniformity yarn
- Suitable for use with filament yarns in fabrics with high elastane content
- Knit at higher tension than conventional elastane
- High overall value-in-use
LYCRA® T239B Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 44 Segments: Ready-to-Wear, Lingerie, Underwear Availability: Europe- Bright luster for reduced fabric glitter
- Good heat-set efficiency for improved fabric appearance: less heat-related yellowing; option to reduce energy consumption or increase stenter speed
- Robust processing, especially during knitting: higher knitting tension for easily achieving fixed elastane content
- EU-sourced
LYCRA® T582L Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 78 Segments: Activewear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Preferred fiber for polyester activewear fabrics, retains properties during pressure dyeing
- High retention of stretch and recovery power after heat-setting
- Higher knitting drafts due to first-cycle load force
- Consistent knitting performance
- Suitable for use with synthetic and natural fibers