To earn LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ fabric certification, fabrics must meet our rigorous standards for comfort and durability, using LYCRA® T400® fiber or polyester-covered LYCRA® fiber in the weft and delivering superior stretch, recovery, and long-lasting wear.
HOW IT WORKS
CONSUMER BENEFITS
DURABLE
More than 2x stronger than 100% cotton jeans
ALL-DAY COMFORT
From the skate park to the job site, enjoy performance stretch in a hard-wearing fabric
RESISTS WEAR & TEAR
Wear your jeans without wearing them out
CONSISTENT FIT
No bag or sag here
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PRODUCT BENEFITS
DURABLE
Meet consumer demand for comfortable, long-wearing jeans and trousers
CONSISTENT FIT
Build brand loyalty with well-fitting, high-quality garments
LOW SHRINKAGE
Garments retain their shape and size for longer
SUSTAINABLE
Available with LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber to help meet your sustainability goals
"Consumers expect more from their jeans than most can deliver. With LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ technology, brands can close this durability gap, offering apparel built with superior abrasion resistance and long-lasting strength. The result is tough apparel designed with the comfort, flexibility, and performance stretch that define the LYCRA® brand."
Ebru Ozaydin
Global product category director, denim, wovens, and ready-to-wear
The LYCRA Company
DEVELOP YOUR NEXT TOUGH COLLECTION
Get in touch to find certified LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ fabrics. Brands and retailers using certified fabrics can order free LYCRA® and LYCRA XTRA LIFE® brand hang tags on the LYCRA ONE™ portal.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ FABRIC TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL BLEND
Klopman International adopts LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ fabric technology in its special-blend workwear, protective wear, and corporate wear fabrics.
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