LYCRA® Fiber Selection for Warp Knitting
The LYCRA® brand includes an extensive portfolio of differentiated elastane fibers for warp knit fabrics. Whether for swimwear, intimate apparel, activewear, narrows, or molded applications, LYCRA® fiber can improve the comfort and fit of any garment made from warp knit fabrics. Choose the LYCRA® fibers that best meet your end-use requirements, and then count on industry-leading technical support when you choose LYCRA® fibers for apparel.
Fiber Technologies
BLACK Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 78 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Shapewear, Performance Swimwear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Durable, colorfast spun-in black color
- Excellent chlorine resistance
- Low glitter and grin-through
- Reduced UV degradation
- Resistant to unsaturated fatty acids (as in sweat or sun lotions)
- New color and pattern effects
- Potential increase in dyestuff yield
- High fabric power
EASY SET Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 22 - 78 Segments: Lingerie, Ready-to-Wear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Heat-set at 15 to 20°C lower than with conventional elastane, or at standard temperature with higher stenter speed
- Reduced energy consumption during finishing
- Reduced yellowing of heat-sensitive fibers
- Best moldability
- Increased stenter capacity
- Improved fabric hand
SOFT COMFORT Technology by LYCRA® Brand
Dtex: 45 - 1145 Segments: Activewear Availability: Asia, Europe, North America, South America- Soft comfort stretch
- Great fabric recovery power
- Firm but non-constricting fit
- 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
W Technology by LYCRA® Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 470 Segments: Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Asia, South America, Europe- Excellent whiteness and whiteness retention
- Excellent dye uniformity and color uptake
- Minimizes elastane glitter and grin-through
- Premium fiber for intimate apparel
Standard Fibers
LYCRA® T136B Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 470 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Ready-to-Wear, Shapewear Availability: EuropeHigh degree of whiteness and whiteness retention with good uniformity.
LYCRA® T136C Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 1880 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Europe- High degree of whiteness and whiteness retention
- Good uniformity
LYCRA® T137C Fiber
Dtex: 280 - 420 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Shapewear Availability: Europe- High degree of whiteness and whiteness retention
- Good uniformity
- High load power
LYCRA® T162B Fiber
Dtex: 11 - 2500 Segments: Activewear, Lingerie, Ready-to-Wear, Shapewear, Fashion Swimwear Availability: Asia, North America, South America- Good whiteness and whiteness retention
- Good fabric uniformity when used with synthetic fibers
- High tenacity for robust processing performance
LYCRA® T162C Fiber
Dtex: 22 - 1880 Segments: Activewear, 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® 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