imagine a knit fabric with all the benefits of cotton and…
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Imagine a knit fabric with
all the benefits of cotton and…
• Moisture management up to COOLMAX® fabric standards
• Outstanding comfort stretch and recovery in all directions
• Better shape retention
• High durability to abrasion
• Competitive price versus 100% cotton garments
Adding performance features to cotton garments.
Comparing LYCRA® T400 ® fiber to 100% cotton on key garment features
100% cotton
65% cotton35% LYCRA® T400® fiber
* Ranking on a scale of 1 to 10 of 100% cotton fabrics versus LYCRA® T400® fiber/cotton fabrics on 6 key parameters (10 being best)
Balanced fabric stretchin both directions
Fabric recovery
Abrasionresistance
Wicks moisture(planar wicking)
Rate of drying
Garmentshape retention
10
8
6
4
2
Fabrics with LYCRA® T400 ® fiber
LYCRA ® T400 ® fiber in knits
The right amount of stretch
Fabrics with LYCRA® T400 ® fiber
0% 10%5%
Shrinkage
0% 40% 65%
More durable stretch and recovery for circular knit fabrics after 12 washes
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
100%
LYCRA® T400 ® fiberTextured polyester
About LYCRA® T400® fiber:Amongst its many applications, LYCRA® T400® fiber is engineered and designed to
add moisture management performance, freedom of movement and lasting fit to
active and outdoor apparel made of cotton. It can thus turn cotton basics into higher
performance garments.
As this fiber offers a wide range of aesthetics and benefits, it can be found in a variety
of woven and knit garment types, including: active wear, sportswear, casual wear and
outdoor apparel.
Its multi-dimensional nature means that fabrics made with LYCRA® T400® fiber may
be eligible for LYCRA® fiber or COOLMAX® fabric branding.
LYCRA®, T400® and COOLMAX® are trademarks of INVISTA. © 2011 INVISTA.