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A leap forward in sheer hosiery

Published on Oct 02, 2024
Consumers demand ultra-sheer, durable hosiery and tights that provide exceptional resistance to runs and laddering. The LYCRA Company has developed LYCRA® FUSION fiber to address this need and FILIX has been an early adopter.

FILIX, one of the top yarn producers has intergrated our groundbreaking technology in the form of a 12-decitex yarn. This advancement is set to reshape the future of hosiery, providing unparalleled comfort, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Revolutionizing hosiery

Filix, a specialist of elastic yarn and one of the top global yarn producers since 1934, is based in France and known for its innovation, quality, and customer-driven R&D. Filix emphasizes sustainability and holds certifications such as GRS and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Filix is raising the bar in the hosiery industry as an early adopter of LYCRA® FUSION with 12 decitex yarn, a groundbreaking innovation developed by The LYCRA Company. This exceptionally fine yarn, certified with LYCRA® FUSION fiber technology, offers unparalleled resistance to laddering and enhanced durability. It’s an essential product for hosiery makers looking to meet the needs of today’s discerning consumers.
 

Buying Local and Supporting Shorter Supply Chains


Filix sources and covers LYCRA® FUSION brand yarn locally, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while supporting shorter supply chains for European hosiery brands. This local production approach strengthens the regional textile manufacturing industry and highlights Filix's dedication to superior quality and attention to detail. If you are looking for a yarn producer with deep expertise, visit their website.

 

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Stepping up sheer hosiery standards

As consumers increasingly seek longevity in their hosiery, they naturally want products that resist wear and tear. That's why we created LYCRA® FUSION fiber: it prevents ladders and snags, enhancing the durability of your legwear collection. Enhance your legwear durability with LYCRA® FUSION fiber to prevent runs and help boost consumer confidence. This innovative fiber prevents holes and snags from turning into runs and offers exceptional comfort and lasting shape while delivering a three-dimensional fit for added flexibility.

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Exploring the future of sheer hosiery

LYCRA® FUSION fiber is designed to prevent laddering, making it a game-changer for the legwear market by offering consumers elegant, barely-there hose that does not compromise durability. As legwear season approaches, it's time to meet the rising consumer demand for ultra-sheer, premium, long-lasting legwear that feels luxurious and appears barely there.

Are you ready take your hosiery and tights to the next level? Contact one of our experts to learn more today! 

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Sourcing fabrics

Visit the showrooms and fabric galleries of The LYCRA Company’s global mill partners in the LYCRA ONE Marketplace. Select fabrics containing LYCRA® FUSION fiber, reach out to the mills who produce it, and request fabric samples for your next project – all in one place!

Not a LYCRA ONE Marketplace member yet? Register today to create a free personal and business account to get access to exclusive services and tools including ordering hangtags, contacting certified mills and more.

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