No slipping for Lycra
26/10/2020
Designed to prevent seam slippage for applications in single-core spandex fabrics that require durable stretch and good recovery power, Anti-Slip “helps maintain garment appearance, wash after wash and wear after wear”, Lycra said in a press release. The increased presence of polyester, viscose and other fibre blends in denim can cause seam slippage.
Used in the core of Lycra dualFX technology yarn, the fibre “further enhances” anti-slippage performance, the company says. When combined with Lycra T400 fibre, the “high stretch” of Lycra is delivered, along with “exceptional anti-slippage properties” and “excellent recovery power”.
Lycra’s chief commercial officer, Julien Born, said: “Jeans are the most commonly returned garments purchased online. The majority of denim returns are style- or fit-related, which leads to consumer dissatisfaction with the quality or aesthetics of the product. Several of these issues can be linked to seam slippage. With Lycra Anti-Slip fibre, consumers can have super stretch jeans that last longer, while maintaining the fit and shape.”
Image shows a puckered appearance caused by slippage.
Credit: The Lycra Company
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