LYCRA® FUSION™ technology

Creates durable, run-resistant sheer stockings

Why choose LYCRA® FUSION™ technology?

The challenge:    

Durability is a major concern of consumers who wear hosiery. They desire ultra-sheer pantyhose that give legs a flawless appearance, but the sheerness makes them fragile. A simple snag often leads to an unsightly run, which results in the garment being thrown out and a disappointed consumer.

The solution:                       

Increase consumer satisfaction with the long-lasting performance of LYCRA® FUSION™ technology. This fiber creates durable hosiery by stopping perforations, holes and snags from turning into runs. Women will enjoy the confidence that comes from their legs looking beautiful all-day long.

Consumer benefits

  • Offers run-resistance for greater durability

  • Extends the life of the garment

  • Experience exceptional comfort and lasting shape

  • Delivers a three-dimensional fit for added flexibility

Benefits for brands & retailers

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  • Meets the consumer's need for long-lasting pantyhose
  • Patented innovation offers differentiated benefits
  • Drive sales with an attractive and uniform counter layout
  • Delivers consumer confidence when choosing and wearing stockings

Benefits for mills

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  • Knit into every course as a covered yarn for regular hosiery styles
  • Exposure to heat causes the spandex (elastane) to fuse to itself
  • No dye process changes are required in terms of time and temperature
  • Can be adopted to commercial machines and processes
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Why create ordinary tights?

Differentiate your hosiery with extraordinary LYCRA® FUSION™ technology. Watch how it can enhance your garments.

Boost your brand power

Brands:  The LYCRA® brand logo is viewed worldwide as a symbol of quality assurance by consumers. Promote your use of LYCRA® fiber in legwear with free logos, pictograms and virtual hang tags that highlight product benefits to drive sales. We make it easy to leverage the LYCRA® brand’s 87% global consumer awareness to trigger the purchase decision in stores and online. No other spandex manufacturer provides this level of branding support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service and complete a Trademark Licensing Agreement today!

Mills: Have your garments tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to quickly order LYCRA® brand assets to increase sales. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more garments you sell.

Drive sales with pictograms
Pictogram describing the benefits of LYCRA® FUSION™ technology for consumers

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Voice of the expert

Consumers say

Fragility is one of the biggest concerns women have about sheer hosiery, stockings, tights and pantyhose. Over 30% of all survey participants felt their garments didn’t last long enough and said run- and ladder-resistance was the most important need. Source:  Strategic insights survey, 2011

Sybille Bald

Strategic Marketing Director - Legwear

The LYCRA Company

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