Lycra data sheet.

 

Data Sheet for Lycra

General	Electrometric fibres. Lycra is an elastomeric fibre that is found blended with other fibres to improve the stretch and fit of fabrics. Within the corporate clothing sector Lycra will only be found blended.
Available as:	Present in blended yarns. Present as minor constituents in a wide range of blended yarns that are used in knitted and woven fabrics.
Colouration	Easy to Dye. Elastane fibres can be readily dyed
Dimensional Stability	Elastic fibre, with good recovery. Very elastic but returns to original dimensions after stretch & washing. Improves the stability of blended yarns
Resistance to pilling	Resistant to pilling
Moisture regain	Low , less than 2%
Care information	Launder using majority fibre conditions, avoid chlorine bleaches. Garments made entirely from or containing Lycra and other similar elastomers should be washed in lukewarm water. It is recommended that these fibres should not be subjected to bleaching, especially chlorine based bleaches. If any bleaching is necessary then suitable colour safe bleaches must be used. Natural drying is recommended though the use of low temperature tumble-drying can be carried out. Ironing when required should be carried out using a low temperature setting on the iron and should be performed quickly. Leaving the iron too long in one place will result in damage to the fibre.
Applications	Widely used in blended yarns. Lycra is not used as 100% in fabric form in the corporate clothing sector. It will be used as a minor component in blended yarns using as little as 2%. The presence of Lycra results in a general improvement of the fabric properties and will find applications in a wide range of knitted and woven garments
End of life Possibilities	Avoid composting. The fibres tend to be UV resistant and the fibres take a considerable time to break down. Other end of life options are applicable.
Eco aspects
Cost scope (economic impact)
Common trade names	Lycra, Spandex
Alternatives
Specialists	Du Pont (U.K.) Limited Wedgwood Way Stevenage Herts SG1 4QN Tel: + 0044 (0) 1438 73 4000 Fax : + 0044 (0) 1438 73 4836
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