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.
10x
That’s how much longer swimwear made with LYCRA® lastingFIT technology lasts when compared to suits made with unprotected spandex
Scroll down to find all available downloadable documents for this technology.
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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Services
Take advantage of our complimentary value-added services to drive sell-through of your collections.
- Test and certify products: Certified products receive a unique fast track code for easy hang tag ordering.
- Request a garment letter: A garment letter confirms a product has met LYCRA® brand standards.
- Order hang tags: Leverage the value of LYCRA® brand and differentiate products at point of sale.
- Apply for a trademark license: A Trademark License Agreement (TMLA) is required to use our trademarks to promote your products.
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.
LYCRA™ and XTRA LIFE™ are trademarks of The LYCRA Company.