The solution for comfortable plus size hosiery for curvy women
Consumer benefits
83%
seek freedom of movement in hosiery. Only 61% are satisfied.
81%
seek a comfortable waistband. Only 55% are satisfied.
82%
seek no roll waistbands. Only 53% are satisfied.
Offers a flexible fit to accommodate a variety of body shapes
Patented construction allows for extra volume and avoids chafing
Creates less compressive garments to help the wearer move freely
Delivers greater overall comfort garment for curvy women
Benefits for brands & retailers
Increase sales by reaching a segment of the population that’s forecasted to keep growing
Reduce returns, increase consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty by creating comfortable, stylish garments that will appeal to full-figured women
Fill the need gap for millions of plus-size women worldwide by offering fashion-forward styles, patterns and colors
Create comfortable maternity hosiery as well
Benefits for mills
Uses the same commercial machines and processes as standard sizes, which results in cost savings
Achieve maximum width by using LYCRA® SOFT COMFORT technology (required) for greater stretch and a combination of knitting and finishing techniques
Eliminating the sewn-in panel (up to size 18 US or 48 European size) saves money and makes a more comfortable and attractive garment
Create beautiful designs and patterns in the body part for a unique offering
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.
All women are looking for the same features and benefits in stockings and tights regardless of their size and shape.
It’s a misconception that curvy women are not interested in wearing dresses, being fashionable or following trends.
The benefits of LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE technology extend beyond hosiery to include leggings.
Plus size women should not be ignored! The needs of these consumers are still not being met, which presents a fantastic growth opportunity.
Garment category
Textile processes
Hosiery
Yarn processing
Products listing
Products
Easier donning and doffing
Inclusive Sizing
Comfort
Sustainability
LYCRA® 902C fiber
Dtex
: 50-1600
Availability
: Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Dtex
: 50-1600
Availability
: Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Easier donning and doffing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Inclusive Sizing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
Value:
good sustainabilty
Sustainability
LYCRA® 962L fiber
Dtex
: 22-880
Availability
: Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Dtex
: 22-880
Availability
: Asia, EMEA, North America and South America
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Easier donning and doffing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Inclusive Sizing
Value:
excellent sustainabilty
Comfort
Value:
good sustainabilty
Sustainability
Value:1
Good suitability:
Value:2
Excellent suitability
Testimonials
Voice of the expert
"LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE TECHNOLOGY eliminates panels and seams to create a more comfortable and attractive garment that accommodates a fuller figure. This special construction is paired with LYCRA® SOFT COMFORT technology to make this technology a must-have for plus-size hosiery collections"
Tammie Dingle
Regional Brand Coordinator for North America and South America
The LYCRA Company
Video
Life in 24 Hours for Plus-Size Women
Explore the amazing variety of fashion-forward stockings, tights, knee-highs, and leggings you can create for curvy women using LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE technology and other spandex fibers from The LYCRA Company.
celio’s high-performance all season menswear collection
Stretching toward a sustainable future
High visibility, low impact
Designing a more comfortable workday
4 legwear trends that'll make you more comfortable and stylish in 2025
Fashion trend
Goodbye grin-through, hello LYCRA® CHROMA fiber
Mare di Moda Autumn 2023
Event
Join us at the Functional Fabric Fair
Event
Reducing Environmental Impact with Renewable Spandex
See Denim and Woven Innovations for SS ’25 at Kingpins Amsterdam – Autumn 2023
Event
Highlights from Intertextile Shanghai - Autumn 2023
Event
Visit us at Kingpins New York
Jul 19
Event
Functional Fabric Fair Details Announced
Apr 04
Event
See Innovative and Sustainable Denim Fibers at Kingpins Amsterdam
Apr 12
Event
Visit The LYCRA Company at COLOMBIATEX 2023
Jan 24
Event
Durability is the Key to Sustainability at Kingpins New York
Jan 11
Event
Visit The LYCRA Company Booth at Performance Days
Nov 03
Event
Visit The LYCRA Company Booth at the Functional Fabric Fair
Oct 26
Event
See What’s New in Denim at Kingpins Amsterdam
Oct 19
Event
Explore The Latest Denim Trends and Find Fiber Solutions from The LYCRA Company
Fashion trend
See What’s New in Denim at Bluezone Munich
Aug 30
Event
See What’s New in Denim at Kingpins New York
Jul 20
Event
New Research Reveals Consumers' Understanding of Sustainability in Apparel
Sustainability
The DenimsandJeans India Show Recap
Event
Discover the secret to durable swimwear
Why choose LYCRA® FitSense™ technology?
The Impact of Durability and Sustainability on Consumer Behavior
Bangladesh Denim Expo Recap
Event
Mill Spotlight: Sapphire Finishing Mills
Customer spotlight
Apparel Experts Point to Global Warming as Top Challenge
The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference 2022
Apr 21
Event
See our latest denim innovations at Kingpins
Apr 20
Event
Recycling Materials, Reducing Waste and Improving Industry Sustainability
Sustainability
The LYCRA Company announces settlement in latest patent infringement cases
Press release
Danskin debuts LYCRA® FitSense™ technology in Japan
Collaboration
The LYCRA Company Launches LYCRA® DUAL COMFORT Technology for Ready-to-Wear & Wovens
Press release
NEXT offers next gen jeans powered by THERMOLITE® INFRARED technology
The LYCRA Company Introduces THERMOLITE® ECOMADE Fiber Made from 100% Textile Waste for Insulations
The LYCRA Company’s Foshan, China Facility Earns High Higg FEM Score
Press release
LYCRA® FREEF!T® technology brings flexible strength, comfort in motion to Primark men’s denim line
Collaboration
The LYCRA Company launches its legwear trend forecast for autumn/winter 2022-2023
Press release
Developing Durable, Sustainable Fabrics: Challenges and Tradeoffs
Sustainability
Read Our Biggest News Articles of the Year, Ranked
Innovation
Are Biodegradable Fibers Part of the Circular Economy?
Naveena launches SELF-FIT denim powered by LYCRA® fiber technologies
Collaboration
Chemical recycling: the future is here
Sustainability
How Apparel Can Play a Role in Attaining Paris Climate Goals
Sustainability
LYCRA® ADAPTIV Fiber Helps Pompea Deliver ‘Real Comfort’ Through Underwear and Hosiery
Collaboration
H&M Kids Collection Features THERMOLITE® EcoMade Technology
The LYCRA Company Showcases Innovative Products, Sustainability Initiative and New Digital Platform at Intertextile Shanghai
Press release
The LYCRA Company Announces Success in Recent Patent Challenge and Trademark Infringement Cases
Press release
THERMOLITE® EcoMade Technology Brings Lightweight Warmth, Dry Comfort to New C&A Collection
The LYCRA Company introduces LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber
Press release
Coco Reef swimwear and LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber promote body positivity with influencer-driven ‘Flaunt Your Shape’ campaign
Campaign
JACK & JONES makes summer jeans cooler with new men’s denim collection featuring COOLMAX® technologies and LYCRA® fiber
LYCRA® FitSense™ Technology Delivers Breakthrough Benefits in Modesty and Bra Foam Replacement
Press release
See What's New at Intertextile Shanghai
Oct 09
Event
Collaboration between The LYCRA Company and HeiQ promises an exciting future for textiles with a focus on stretch, comfort, freshness and sustainability
Press release
Watch Our Webinar – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Her Thoughts on Leggings
Fashion trend
SPOTLIGHT: New talent powers promising future for Zimmermann
Customer spotlight
More flex, more fun: C&A launches modern comfort collection featuring LYCRA® fiber
Collaboration
The LYCRA Company Launches New Campaign on Circularity Initiatives
Press release
A Step Towards Circularity: New Fibers from 100% Textile Waste
A Step Towards Circularity: New Fibers from 100% Textile Waste
Naveena Denim Mills and The LYCRA Company collaborate on WRAPTECH 2.0 Fabric
Collaboration
Riachuelo launches fitness fashion collection using LYCRA® EcoMade Fiber
Collaboration
The LYCRA Company announces leadership changes
Press release
COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber made from 100% textile waste
The LYCRA Company and ITOCHU Corporation introduce COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers made from 100% textile waste
Press release
THERMOLITE® EcoMade fiber made from 100% textile waste
The LYCRA Company completes Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) self-assessment at six manufacturing sites
Press release
Myntra House of Brands
Collaboration
The LYCRA Company’s Julien Born on the past, present and future of denim innovation
Fashion trend
The LYCRA Company interviews Lederer, a leading innovator in the medical garment sector
Customer spotlight
Gran Canaria Swim Week award winners on the Art and Science of Swimwear
BOSSA develops FOREVER FRESH powered by COOLMAX® freshFX® technology
NEXT’s new active denim collection features COOLMAX® technology
LYCRA® FitSense™ technology gives sports bras a boost
Innovation
The LYCRA Company announces Gold Level Material Health Certificates for 25 of its LYCRA® fiber products
Press release
New H&M jeans feature THERMOLITE® technology
COOLMAX® technology adopted by Empire Outlet
Lorpen Introduces T3 Technology Socks with COOLMAX® technology
The LYCRA Company and DNM DENIM collaborate to deliver innovative new denim fabric with power and comfort
Press release
Enhancing comfort in casual wear: Introducing SAPPHIRE finishing mills’ premium wovens powered by LYCRA® technologies
