Invista, owner of the Lycra brand, and one of the leading integrated producers of polymers and fibres, has announced the beginning of the roll-out of the next generation of Lycra Sport technology. The innovative Lycra Sport technology is scientifically engineered to deliver exceptional comfort, fit and support to stretch activewear, according to the manufacturer.
The innovative Lycra Sport technology is scientifically engineered to 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. The Power Index measures the compression delivered by the garment’s fabric.
The higher the power index, the greater the shaping or compression effect. The Comfort Index relates to the insight that consumers often complain about being uncomfortable in compression or shaping garments. The higher the comfort index, the more comfort the wearer experiences. Finally, the innovative new Energy Index rates the energy exerted by the body due to fabric construction. The lower the energy index, the lower the effort needed to move the fabric, making it ideal for competitive sports activities.
