LYCRA® 3D technology
For superior luxury hosiery with a flawless appearance
Why choose LYCRA® 3D technology?
The challenge:
Ever since LYCRA® fiber, the world’s first spandex (elastane) yarn revolutionized hosiery, consumers have developed high expectations when they’re buying a pair of premium stockings or tights. They want it all! How can you create tights that deliver a perfect fit, exceptional shape retention and a flawless, uniform appearance?
The solution:
Hosiery made with LYCRA® 3D technology contain LYCRA® fiber in every knitted course instead of every other course for enhanced comfort, a uniform appearance, and increased garment durability. Tights can also be shaped by steam boarding for an aesthetically pleasing layout on store counters. This not only gives consumers a premium impression of your product, but also a better idea of how the garment will look on their legs.
Consumer benefits
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Contains LYCRA® fiber in every course for lasting comfort, fit and shape
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Offers three-dimensional elasticity
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Delivers a soft hand and exceptionally smooth appearance
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Makes a garment easier to put on and take off
Benefits for brands & retailers
- Has LYCRA® fiber knitted into every course for superior fit
- Offers improved counter layout with foot definition due to steam-setting
- Provides excellent shape retention
- License the LYCRA® brand name to drive sales
Benefits for mills
- Final layout and recovery power can be engineered
- Engineered for end-uses that require greater steam-settability than standard elastane
- Delivers superior elasticity with LYCRA® fiber knitted into every course
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.
Garment categories
Textile processes
- Hosiery
- Yarn processing
Products listing
| Products | Fit retention | Comfort | Moves with you | Second skin performance | Dyeability | |
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LYCRA® 862W fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
|
Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Dyeability
|
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LYCRA® 16AL fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
|
Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
|
Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Dyeability
|
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LYCRA® 188C fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
|
Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
|
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LYCRA® 275Z fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
|
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LYCRA® 562B fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
|
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LYCRA® 582L fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 582Z fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 77FF fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 162B fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
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Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 163A fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
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Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 165Z fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
|
Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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LYCRA® 72FF fiber
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Fit retention
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Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
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Value:
good sustainabilty
Moves with you
|
Value:
good sustainabilty
Second skin performance
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Value:
no sustainabilty
Dyeability
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Value:1 Good suitability:
Value:2 Excellent suitability
Eligible consumer brands:
Choose garments certified LYCRA® 3D technology
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