Sport Lycra®
Sport Lycra is a durable knit fabric with an 88% polyester and 12% Lycra construction. Medium-weight and nearly opaque with 4-way stretch, Sport Lycra features vibrant color and UPF protection that stands up to swimming pools and saltwater alike, making it the perfect choice for custom swimwear. A moisture-wicking finish paired with good stretch recovery also makes Sport Lycra an ideal choice for athletic apparel, including dance costumes, leotards, leggings and headbands.
- Color
- Optic white
- Use Cases
- Athletic apparel, swimwear, leggings
- Care Instructions
- Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Printing
- Single-sided, digitally printed in the US using eco-friendly, water-based inks.
Specifications
- Fabric Width
- 60" (152 cm) wide
- Weight
- 8.5 oz/square yd (290 gsm)
- Fabric Content
- 88% polyester, 12% Invista Lycra®
- Fabric Construction
- Knit, Jersey
- Color
- Optic white
- Estimated Shrinkage
- 2-3% length x 0-1% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
- Stretch
- 4-way: ≥ 50% horizontal stretch; ≥ 25% vertical stretch
- Pilling
- (1 Severe Pilling - 5 No Pilling)
- 5
- UVA/UVB
- 99.89%/ 99.84%
- UPF Rating
- 50+
- Colorfastness to Perspiration - Acid
- (1 high degree of color change/staining - 5 no color change/staining)
- 5
- Colorfastness to Perspiration - Alkaline
- (1 high degree of color change/staining - 5 no color change/staining)
- 5
- Colorfastness to Sea Water
- (1 high degree of color change/staining - 5 no color change/staining)
- 5
- Colorfastness to Pool Water
- (1 high degree of color change/staining - 5 no color change/staining)
- 5
- Features
- Advanced Moisture Management Wicking Finish
