Lycra hang tag on jeans

What is LYCRA® fiber?

You might have seen the clothing you're wearing contains LYCRA®.  Whether you've seen the official LYCRA® hangtag on your garments or listed on the care instructions tag, you may be wondering what exactly is LYCRA®?

What is LYCRA® fiber? Why would it be used in my clothing?

LYCRA® fiber is a trademarked brand name representing a class of synthetic elastic fibers most commonly known as spandex or elastane.  It is renowned for its quality and durability.  When used in fabrics, it transforms garments into better fitting, durable clothes that move with our bodies.  It delivers shape, comfort, and recovery that lasts.  Wear after wear. Wash after wash.

The LYCRA® company set the standard as the world's most recognized brand of spandex fiber.  People choose it for its exceptional elasticity, lasting shape, and fit that is comfortable in all types of apparel.

Lycra Fiber denim

About LYCRA® fiber

The brand has over 60 years of experience innovating unique fibers.

Being light-weight and nearly invisible, LYCRA® fiber became the active component in clothes and revolutionized the way we wore them.  It can be found in any type of garment that requires stretch.

However, not every garment that stretches contains LYCRA® fiber.  Look for the LYCRA® brand name on the fabric label or hangtag.

You will find that all of our denim contains official LYCRA® fiber and comes with the official LYCRA® hang tags so that you can quickly identify premium quality.

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