Many stretch fabrics suffer from unsightly grin-through — that thing where you can see the spandex/elastane fibers shimmering up at you when you pull on your leggings or swimsuit. It can be unattractive, ruining the sleek look of well-fitting clothing and making garments appear low-quality.   

Now, though, there’s a solution from The LYCRA Company.   

Introducing LYCRA® CHROMA fiber

Developed by our fundamental research lab and spun at our plant in Maydown, Northern Ireland, LYCRA® CHROMA fiber is the secret sauce for more vibrant colors in stretch garments.  

This innovative new fiber delivers exceptional color uniformity for a variety of nylon and wool fabrics, eliminating glitter, shine, and grin-through.   

LYCRA® CHROMA fiber enhances the appearance of warp knits, circular knits, wovens, narrows, seamless garments, and hosiery, achieving consistent colors across a broad spectrum with deeper, richer hues that last. Even double-sided fabrics get a boost, with increased color consistency.  

Plus, fabrics made with LYCRA® CHROMA fiber appear more uniform, are easier to work with, and produce more consistently attractive garments, offering a world of opportunities for designers of every kind. It’s the new essential tool in the stretch-fabric toolkit, with the same comfort, fit, and freedom of movement consumers expect from the LYCRA® brand.