The solution:

LYCRA® FUSION™ TRUE TO YOU technology is a new product extension that makes it possible to create ultra-sheer, run-resistant hosiery with natural-looking shine. Hosiery made with this technology gives legs a better than bare appearance that minimizes imperfections and makes legs look and feel stunning. This is achieved by using a patent pending 3D construction method that alternates knitted courses of covered LYCRA® FUSION™ fiber with courses of bare LYCRA® FUSION™ fiber that is plated with polyamide. The result is a unique garment that offers many desirable benefits for the value chain.

Benefits for mills:

• Can be produced on a normal hosiery machine - no special equipment needed
• New knitting construction provides opportunity to enter ACPH market with an ECPH product*
• Ability to use bare knitted LYCRA® FUSION™ fiber can reduce production costs
• Patent pending innovation offers differentiated benefits to drive sales down the value chain

Benefits for brands/retailers:

• Fill the need gap for millions of women worldwide by offering hosiery styles with natural shine
• Offers improved table layout in store for a more true-to-life appearance
• Technology opens up aspect and brightness design possibilities in ladder/run-resistant hosiery
• Reduce returns, increase consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty by creating comfortable, stylish garments that are in demand
• Patent pending innovation offers differentiated consumer benefits to drive sales.

Benefits for Consumers:

• Better than bare leg appearance with natural shine
• Run/ladder-resistance for durability and extended wear life
• Three-dimensional fit and shape retention keep you moving freely
• Glossy, ultra-sheer hosiery always completes any outfit
• Eliminates the matte appearance found in typical hosiery construction
• Offers improved table layout in store for a more true-to-life appearance

If your legwear needs aren’t being fully met, LYCRA® brand can help! Explore our hosiery solutions or contact the representative listed below to begin transforming your collections today!

* ACPH means alternate course - every other row is knitted with LYCRA® fiber. ECPH means every course is knitted with LYCRA® fiber.

LYCRA® and FUSION™ are trademarks of The LYCRA Company.