The Lycra Company

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces exceptional fiber and technology solutions for the global apparel and hygiene industries, as well as specialty chemicals used to create quality spandex. The customers appreciate the value our globally recognized brands, innovative products, technical expertise, and unmatched marketing support adds to their products. While the company name is new, the legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA® fiber. Today, the advanced technologies deliver comfort and lasting performance benefits to clothing in virtually every apparel category, including ready-to-wear and denim, activewear and athleisure, lingerie and underwear, hosiery and socks, as well as swimwear. From fibers that keep your baby’s diapers snug, to the insulation in your sleeping bag that keeps you warm, Lycra creates products that help make life more comfortable.

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