DYNAMIC FLEX, DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Panther Denim debuts performance denim fabrics with LYCRA® brand technology
Apr 06, 2026
As it has for over 40 years, Panther Denim is delivering what consumers crave with a new line of performance denim fabrics. The DynamicFlex collection, a range of four-way stretch, lightweight performance denim fabrics, unlocks new frontiers: It looks like relaxed, wear-all-day denim, but performs like high-end sportswear.
Wardrobes today look different than they did even a few years ago. Gone are the clear lines between work/school, going-out, and workout clothes. Today, boundaries are blurred, styles blend — and performance often drives purchase decisions. And Panther Denim is leaning in.
At the heart of the DynamicFlex range are two patented LYCRA® brand innovations: LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber, our easy-stretch spandex that adapts to the wearer’s needs, and LYCRA® dualFX® fabric technology, engineered to provide excellent recovery and shape retention. The fabrics get high marks for stretch, recovery, compression, and fit.
Experts from Panther Denim and the LYCRA® brand collaborated closely to achieve stretch denim fabrics that look authentic, feel great on the body, and offer the performance of activewear. They were delighted to premiere them at Performance Days Shanghai, where visitors experienced DynamicFlex up close. The LYCRA® dualFX® fabric technology used here, crafted from LYCRA® ADAPTIV and LYCRA® T400® 30D fibers, is a first for activewear denim.
"The functional apparel/athleisure market has exploded over the past few years as consumers add light exercise to their everyday lives, and there’s a clear opportunity for denim makers to answer the consumer call. With DynamicFlex, Panther Denim is leading the way for designers to innovate and craft jeans that blend the best of denim and activewear."
Ryan Shao
Senior commercial manager, wovens
The LYCRA Company
FLEXIBLE DENIM THAT PERFORMS
Choose DynamicFlex denim to experience:
Ultra-lightweight comfort
High elasticity with excellent shape retention after extended wear
Wrinkle-resistance and easy care — travel-friendly
Zero weft shrinkage for a stable silhouette
UV protection
Repels dirt and stains
PARTNER WITH THE LYCRA COMPANY ON YOUR NEXT PERFORMANCE FABRIC
As the world’s leading fiber innovator, The LYCRA Company is your partner in dreaming big. Work with our experts and our LYCRA® LABS around the world to develop fabrics that meet market demand and exceed performance expectations. We’re committed to our partners up and down the value chain, from development to refinement to distribution and point-of-sale experience — ALL IN, all innovation.