LYCRA® fiber brands

Fashion forward

Since 1958, LYCRA® brand spandex (elastane) fiber has been the special ingredient that has transformed clothing to meet your need for exceptional comfort, fit and movement. Look for the LYCRA® brand name and our iconic wave logo whenever you shop to be sure you’re buying the original spandex fiber known for its quality and durability.

 

  • 200+
    unique LYCRA® brand fibers
  • 60+
    years of industry-leading innovations
  • 7
    brands

LYCRA® fiber

LYCRA® fiber add lasting comfort, fit and shape to virtually every type of apparel—from underwear to outerwear—and it even has non-apparel uses too.

Where to find it:

  • hosiery
  • jeans
  • lingerie
  • pants
  • shapewear
  • shirts
  • socks
  • sportswear and activewear
  • swimwear
  • underwear

LYCRA® BEAUTY fiber

Clothing made with LYCRA® BEAUTY fiber gently smooths your curves to help you look and feel your best. You’ll enjoy an enhanced fit and optimized comfort that keeps you moving freely.

Where to find it:

  • Jeans
  • Hosiery
  • Shapewear
  • Sportswear and Activewear
  • Swimwear

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber

If you’re looking for sustainable fashion containing recycled materials, look for LYCRA® EcoMade fiber. LYCRA® fiber waste from the production process is recycled and turned into LYCRA® EcoMade fiber. This enables us to reduce waste and meet your need for more sustainable clothing.

We take yarn that for whatever reason didn’t make it into a shipping box, cut it and dissolve it into a polymer solution, mix it with regular (polymer) solution, and then make it into LYCRA® fiber again. This helps us contribute to the environment, while giving customers and consumers something they’re looking for.”  

Where to find it:

  • Jeans

LYCRA® ENERGIZE™ brand

Legwear made with LYCRA® ENERGIZE™ fiber can revitalize tired legs with graduated compression.

Where to find it:

  • Hosiery
  • Socks

LYCRA® FitSense™ technology

The same molecule used in LYCRA® fiber is now available in a liquid form that can be screen printed directly onto clothes. This means you can enjoy lightweight, targeted support exactly where it’s needed without bulky panels or additional seams.

Where to find it:

  • Activewear
  • Lingerie
  • Shapewear
  • Swimwear

LYCRA® SPORT technology

We created LYCRA® SPORT technology to enable brands to tailor their activewear to suit specific activities. We thoroughly test and certify fabrics in our labs so brands know exactly how it will perform and you will too.

Where to find it:

  • Jeans
  • Shapewear
  • Sportswear and Activewear

LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber

If you’re looking for durable fashion, shop for clothes made with LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber. You’ll enjoy long-lasting comfort, fit and shape with no bagging or sagging. In addition, swimwear made with this fiber is designed to resist damage from chlorine, lotions, UV rays and heat to last up to 10 times longer than swimsuits made with unprotected spandex. 

Where to find it:

  • Swimwear
  • Hosiery
  • Jeans
  • Sportswear
  • Underwear