PREVENT YELLOWING, DULL COLORS, AND SPANDEX SHINE WITH LYCRA® W FIBER
For whiter whites and bolder colors in nylon-blend stretch fabrics, LYCRA® W fiber delivers where it counts. Engineered for increased acid dye uptake, it enables truer, richer, more saturated colors — without the washed-out quality you can get when spandex resists the dye.
On the white end of the spectrum, LYCRA® W fiber excels. It resists yellowing from heat setting and other common finishing processes, delivering long-lasting whiteness that outperforms standard spandex and keeps both whites bright and colors vibrant, season after season.
It also solves the problem of spandex grin-through. By delustering the fiber and improving dye uptake, LYCRA® W fiber gives you more uniform fabrics — so the color reads exactly the way it's supposed to without unwanted shine.
CONSUMER BENEFITS
LONG-LASTING WHITES
Your white fabrics will stay whiter for longer
ENDURING COLORS
Rich, saturated colors last in the wash
BEAUTIFUL FABRICS
More uniform fabrics give a premium look
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PRODUCT BENEFITS
TRUER COLORS
Designers: Unleash your creativity with brighter colors and whiter whites
WHITENESS RETENTION
Build consumer trust with fabrics that retain their shade over time
REDUCED SPANDEX SHINE
Say goodbye to unsightly spandex grin-through in your fabrics
"LYCRA® W fiber is designed to satisfy three important needs for spandex in nylon-based fabrics: enhanced color, whiteness retention, and uniformity. Designers can rely on knit fabrics crafted with LYCRA® W fiber for consistent performance, shade brilliance, and zero spandex shine."
Molly Fulin
Product category director, knits
The LYCRA Company