Contifibre SpA Menu HOME PRODUCTS CURRENT PAGE: LYCRA® GO BACK TO THE LIST Share LYCRA® LYCRA® As a fiber technology brand, innovation has always been at the core of the LYCRA® brand. LYCRA® is a synthetic elastane fiber that can stretch up to six times its length and return to its original state – time and again. LYCRA® fibers have redefined comfort, fit, freedom of movement and shape retention in virtually every garment category since its first use as a substitute for rubber over 50 years ago. LYCRA® fibers are a versatile, invisible ingredient that improves the characteristics of natural and man-made host fabrics. They have fundamentally transformed close-to-the-body garment categories such as swimwear, hosiery and intimate apparel. They enhance the drape, shape, comfort and appearance of outerwear. And they have played a key part in the development of entirely new active and performance sportswear concepts. The LYCRA Company’s unique science base ensures that, each year, LYCRA® fiber innovations add more consumer value to more premium quality garments than ever before – and create more new business opportunities for mills, brand, retailers and others in the apparel value chain. PLUS LYCRA® fibre can be stretched up to seven times its original length without breaking. LYCRA® fibre is never used alone. It is used in all types of fabrics and blended with man-made or natural fibres. Once stretched, LYCRA® fibre returns immediately to its original length – over and over again. Long-lasting elasticity. It is invisible and doesn’t change the external appearance of the fabric. Easy care: Garments with LYCRA® fibre do not need special maintenance. LYCRA® official page To provide the best possible service, we use cookies on this site. By continuing the navigation you consent to use them. Read more. OK, CONTINUE✖