US-based world’s largest integrated fibre, resin and intermediates company, INVISTA, which is also the owner of LYCRA® brand, is all set to introduce the ‘next generation’ LYCRA SPORT Technology at the upcoming 2016 edition of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah, from August 3-6, 2016.
The scientifically engineered technology can deliver exceptional comfort, fit and support to stretch activewear. The new platform combines the proven stretch technology of LYCRA® fibre with demanding testing standards that measure fabric performance descriptors on a simplified 1-10 scale of three indexes: Power Index, Comfort Index and Energy Index.
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Elaborating more on the technology, Huw Williams, INVISTA Global Segment Director – Activewear and Outdoor averred, “Nowadays, more and more, athletes and active consumers desire sport-specific garments that are designed to help optimize their athletic performance and also provide a high degree of comfort. LYCRA® SPORT technology makes it easier than ever for mills, brands and retailers to meet these specific consumer needs as, our proprietary indexes will assist the designers in easy description of performance levels, tailored to fit the garment’s end use and satisfy the wearer’s need for comfort with performance.”
The overall index approach to LYCRA SPORT technology covers the broad spectrum of fabrics, helping to assure comfort from soft control, yoga-type applications to high compression applications such as running and cycling. It can also be combined with other LYCRA brand technologies, like LYCRA BLACK technology, to offer additional performance benefits for enhanced consumer value.
