lycra swimming costume

Since 1958, LYCRA® brand spandex (elastane) fiber has transformed the global textile industry to meet your need for comfort, fit and movement. Learn about LYCRA fiber, its brands, and more. Discover LYCRA® fiber, the original spandex and elastane invented in 1958. Learn the difference between spandex vs. elastane and explore our sustainable, renewable stretch LYCRA ® T400 ® FIBER Permanent stretch and recovery for durable garments that perform Benefits: SustainableFit and shape retention Garment categories: ActivewearAthleisureBeddingDenimReady to WearSocksSwimwearWorkwear View product New New LYCRA® fiber is the brand name of the original spandex (elastane) fiber invented in 1958. It is a nearly invisible fiber that improves the characteristics of fabrics. Even adding a small percentage of LYCRA® fiber to natural and man-made fibers adds lasting comfort, fit, shape retention and durability to the finished fabric. Discover the history of LYCRA® fiber, the revolutionary spandex that transformed fashion and textiles. Learn how this stretch fabric innovation changed everything from swimwear to activewear, beginning in 1958.

Explore top LYCRA® fiber brands: LYCRA® BEAUTY fiber, LYCRA® EcoMade fiber, LYCRA® ENERGIZE™ fiber, LYCRA® FitSense™ technology, LYCRA® SPORT technology, and LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber.