NEW FIBER TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - June 6, 2023 | 85 4 minutes read
For as long as there has been hosiery, there has been static - an accumulation of electricity that causes discomfort and embarrassment to wearers. However, with the launch of Lycra Sheer Sensation technology, a solution has finally been found to this ongoing issue.
Consumers demand comfort and confidence when it comes to their hosiery, and with Lycra's new fiber technology, they finally have it all. Garments made with this anti-static additive have been proven to negate the effects of static, even when paired with fabrics that are known to be clingy.
Lycra’s Sheer Sensation Technology
Made with a proprietary anti-static additive, Lycra Sheer Sensation technology has been proven to negate the effects of static even when worn with materials and fabrics known to be particularly prone to static cling. Permanently added to the fibre during our production process, Lycra Sheer Sensation technology offers the possibility of static-free garments.
What does Lycra Sheer Sensation technology mean for your customers?
Lycra Sheer Sensation technology liberates wearers from the problem of annoying static cling. Consumers can feel confident in choosing any outfit from any fabric.
Lycra Sheer Sensation technology is perfect for sheer hosiery. The cling-free component is integrated within the fibre allowing hosiery to be manufactured as usual with no compromise to the garment comfort, fit or performance.
Long Lasting Anti-Static Performance
Hosiery and tights made with Lycra Sheer Sensation technology can be machine or handwashed without compromising anti-static qualities.
What does Lycra sheer sensation technology mean for manufacturers?
Lycra Sheer Sensation technology raises the bar in terms of the standards achievable in everyday hosiery, delivering garment uniformity and invisibility of the spandex/elastane fibre.
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Colour Versatility
Lycra Sheer Sensation fibre enhances the colour uptake of dyes, making it possible to manufacture cling-free hosiery with saturated colour – in any shade. This flexibility makes it possible to produce tights and hosiery to match different skin tones.
Sustainability
Hosiery made with Lycra Sheer Sensation technology offers potential water-saving benefits in the manufacturing process.
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Manufacturing Information |
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Garment manufacturing Lycra Sheer Sensation technology fibre can be processed in the same way as standard Lycra fibre. Garments can be dyed without diluting anti-static propertie Garments can be hand or machine washed with no reduction in anti-cling performance |
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How to maximise anti-static performance Anti-static qualities are enhanced in sheer hosiery garments of 20 denier or lower, that are knitted using bare Lycra fibre. Anti-static performance is improved when fibres are exposed to increase the number of potential contact points with clothing. |
