WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LYCRA® FIBER, SPANDEX AND ELASTANE?
LYCRA® fiber is the trademarked brand name of a class of synthetic elastic fibers known as spandex in the US and elastane in the rest of the world. LYCRA® fiber was the first spandex fiber ever created and has led the category since it was invented more than 65 years ago.
Spandex and elastane are generic terms that mean the same thing. Only The LYCRA Company produces authentic LYCRA® brand spandex fibers.
Our brands
Sustainable fashion starts here
At The LYCRA Company, we believe it’s time for a change in the apparel industry — a shift to more future-proof solutions.
That’s why we developed Planet Agenda, our sustainability framework that’s transforming our business. We're committed to corporate responsibility, manufacturing excellence, product sustainability, and third-party certifications that ensure ingredient transparency.
We love our partners
The LYCRA Company is a proud ingredient brand — we’re powered by partnership. That’s why we celebrate every brand collaboration.
Together with our partners — the world’s leading mills and most forward-thinking brands — we make fabric and apparel innovation possible.
Look for LYCRA® brand hang tags
Not every garment that stretches contains LYCRA® fiber. So when you shop, look for LYCRA® brand on the label or hang tag. It’s a guarantee your garment was made with the LYCRA® brand fiber you know and trust