It's a remarkable fiber that offers second-skin performance in motion and the right fit and support at rest. This unique stretch fiber delivers truly inclusive sizing, easier on and off, and an exceptionally comfortable fit — even between sizes — satisfying consumers' desire for unparalleled comfort at every size. It can also help streamline sizing systems for brands and retailers and potentially reduce SKUs. Adopt this fiber to manage your costs more effectively.
Also available are LYCRA® ADAPTIV BLACK fiber, a specialized version of this fiber for activewear and intimate apparel that provides true black coloring that resists fading and damage, and LYCRA® ADAPTIV XTRA LIFE fiber, another unique version of this fiber for durable, long-lasting swimwear and activewear.
HOW IT WORKS
CONSUMER BENEFITS
SECOND-SKIN FIT
Garments move with you and stay in place
EASIER ON & OFF
A no-struggle dressing experience
JUST-RIGHT COMPRESSION
Delivers the right fit and compression levels at rest
EASY STRETCH IN MOTION
Allows your body to move and breathe effortlessly
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PRODUCT BENEFITS
INCLUSIVE SIZING
Meet consumer demand for better-fitting clothing for every body
REDUCE SKUs
May help streamline inventory with fewer sizes
OPTIMIZE PRODUCTION
Potential to reduce waste and lower costs by undercutting patterns
BETTER FIT, HIGHER SELL-THROUGH
A 2020 Walnut survey found consumers are willing to pay more for LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber
"Recognizing the market need for better-fitting clothing and inclusive sizing, the R&D team at our US LYCRA® LAB developed LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber. The unique features of the fiber help meet market demand for 'one size fits more' garments. Over and over, the fiber has proven itself in our internal garment testing and real-world wear."
Dr. Hong Liu
Research laureate
The LYCRA Company
SOURCE CERTIFIED FABRICS
Use only LYCRA® brand-certified fabrics for peace of mind and quality assurance. Brands and retailers using certified fabrics can order free LYCRA® ADAPTIV brand hang tags on the LYCRA ONE™ portal.
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