Tough jobs demand the best from workers — and workers demand the best from their clothes. When performance matters, you can count on us.
With over 60 years of innovation in performance fibers, The LYCRA Company is your partner in durable, breathable, flexible workwear that works.
From pilots in the skies to nurses on the ground, our fibers make workwear so comfortable employees forget they’re wearing it. So they can focus on what matters most.
High-performance fiber solutions for every demanding job
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Durability
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Fit and comfort
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Moisture management
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Inclusive sizing
Moisture control for hard-working job sites
LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber
Kitchen staff, warehouse workers, postal delivery workers, and more — moisture management is critical in so many important jobs. Top-quality fabrics keep workers comfortable and dry — and those fabrics are made with LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber.
Thanks to its unique “snowman”-like shape, this fiber provides permanent moisture-wicking abilities, delivering breathable, quick-drying fabrics.
More benefits of LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber:
- Chlorine-proof
- UV and abrasion resistant
- Printable
- Durable and long-lasting; can withstand industrial laundering (under ISO 15797)
- Comfortable stretch and recovery
If that’s not enough, LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber also gets top marks for sustainability: It’s certified by the Global Recycled Standard, made from renewable plant-based materials (18%) and recycled plastic bottles (50%), and can be recycled back into new polyester fibers.
Durability for demanding jobs
LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber
Uniforms endure a lot. But they shouldn’t look like it.
With LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber (also known as LYCRA® lastingFIT technology), workwear lasts and lasts, resisting shrinkage and misshaping. It’s the secret ingredient for durable, long-lasting garments that fit well, feel good, and perform.
A bonus? Garments that last longer are better for the planet — the more times you wear something, the lower its lifetime carbon footprint.* And for garments made with LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber, that lifetime is long.
* Carbon Trust Analysis based on data from Peter Grace, Queensland University. Bcg analysis. Well Dressed (2006)
Temperature management for hot and cold environments
COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber
When it gets hot under pressure, workers need COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber.
Our specially engineered fiber wicks sweat away from the body to the outer fabric layer where it dries fast, keeping the wearer cool and dry. Thanks to the structure of the fiber, this moisture-wicking benefit is permanent — it will never wash out, even under the stress of industrial laundering.
COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber is made from 100% recycled content, exhibits low BPA levels, and can be recycled via standard polyester recycling processes.
Thanks to the structure of the fiber, this moisture-wicking benefit is permanent — it will never wash out, even under the stress of industrial laundering (we tested it under ISO 15797).
THERMOLITE® EcoMade fiber
Work doesn’t stop when the temperature drops. That’s where THERMOLITE® EcoMade fiber comes in.
This lightweight warmth solution is made from durable hollow fibers that trap warm air inside garments, keeping bodies warm for longer whatever the climate.
It’s made from 100% recycled materials, exhibits low BPA levels, and can be recycled into new polyester via any standard polyester recycling process. Plus, it’s durable, reducing the need to keep buying new garments.
COOLMAX® ALL SEASON EcoMade fiber
Seasons are blurring and regional needs are shifting. But year-round comfort — without the need for multiple uniforms — is possible with our all-season fibers.
With COOLMAX® ALL SEASON EcoMade fiber workers stay cool and dry when it’s hot and warm when it’s chilly thanks to a unique combination of fibers.
COOLMAX® ALL SEASON EcoMade fiber is made with 100% recycled materials, exhibits low BPA levels, and is Global Recycled Standard certified.
Fit and comfort for workers on the move
LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber
Work demands movement, and movement demands comfort. With LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber, garments always fit the way they should.
Because of its unique formulation, LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber adapts to the wearer’s needs. At rest, it applies the right level of compression for fit, shape, and control. In motion, it delivers comfort for all shapes and sizes, a second-skin feel, and stay-in-place fit. It’s an all-around workhorse that meets the highest demands.
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