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LYCRA® XTRA LIFE fiber (LYCRA® lastingFIT technology)

Published on May 11, 2021
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Resists fiber damage to deliver long-lasting comfort, fit and shape
Do you want to help consumers love their clothes longer and possibly increase brand loyalty as a result? You can create more durable garments that can stay in circulation and out of landfills longer. LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber helps extends the life of garments by resisting fiber damage caused by external agents and repeated washing and wearing. Keep consumers coming back to your brand by offering durable apparel with lasting comfort, fit and shape.
Deana Stankowski

Deana Stankowski

Deana Stankowski

Strategic Marketing Director – Active, Intimate Apparel and Swimwear

The LYCRA Company

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That’s how much longer swimwear made with LYCRA® lastingFIT technology lasts when compared to suits made with unprotected spandex

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Let’s start with the big picture. What are the benefits to your business if you adopt this technology? Visit our LYCRA® lastingFIT technology detail page on LYCRA.com to find the answers to these questions and more:

  • Consumer benefits
  • Key attributes
  • Eligible garment categories
  • Fiber dtex range
  • Regional availability
  • Suitable textile processes
  • Consumer brands for hangtags

 

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Why create ordinary swimwear?

Take your swimwear to the next level with the extraordinary performance of LYCRA® lastingFIT technology. See how this durable fiber will transform your swim collections.

Order free hangtags or request a trademark license agreement to leverage the value of LYCRA® brand to drive sales.
Order free hangtags or request a trademark license agreement to leverage the value of LYCRA® brand to drive sales.
Fabrics tested in our labs receive a garment letter showing they have met our brand performance standards.
Fabrics tested in our labs receive a garment letter showing they have met our brand performance standards.

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Take advantage of our complimentary value-added services to drive sell-through of your collections.

 

What is a garment letter and why should you request one? It shows that a fabric has been tested and certified by our labs that it contains authentic LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber (LYCRA® lastingFIT technology]. This letter also has useful information to help with customs processing and contains a fast track code that enables brands and retailers to easily order free hangtags.
Andreas Soffker_The-LYCRA-Company

Andreas Soffker

Senior Business Development Manager, Mass Retail

The LYCRA Company

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LYCRA™ and XTRA LIFE™ are trademarks of The LYCRA Company.

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