Monday, May 14, 2012
. Lycra is commonly used in athletic or active clothing. Lycra as a clothing material is fetishized by some people, perhaps on the basis that the garment forms a "second skin" that acts as a fetishistic surrogate for the wearer's own skin. This is known as lycra fetishism. Lycra is normally one of the fabrics in leggings.
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| Lycra Yarn |
LYCRA can be stretched four to seven times its initial length, yet springs back to it’s original length once tension is released. While Lycra appears to be a single continuous thread, it is in reality a bundle of tiny filaments.
Properties of Lycra Yarn:
- Heat : Sticks at 350-390F. Melts above 500F.
- Bleaches &Solvents : Good resistance to oxidizing agents. Poor resistance to bleaches.
- Acids & Alkalis : Good
- Abrasion : Good in diluted (weak), but degrades in strong acids & bases.
- Mildew, Aging &Sunlight : Excellent aging and mildew resistance. Good resistance to sunlight.
Attributes of Lycra
- Made from premium quality materials
- Long life and strong structure
- Unique weave pattern
- Ideally suited for industrial as well as household applications
How to Lycra yarn is used?
Lycra is never used alone; it is always combined with another fiber (or fibers), natural or man-made. Fabrics enhanced with lycra retain the appearance of the majority fibre.
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The type of fabric and it’s end use determine the amount and type of Lycra required to ensure optimum performance and aesthetics. As little as 2 percent Lycra is enough to improve a fabric’s movement, drape and shape retention, while fabrics for high-performance garments such as swimwear and active sportwear may contain as much as 20-30 percent Lycra. Weaving or knitting techniques, togheter with fabric type and end use, determine whether Lycra is used in a bare or covered yarn form.
Application/Uses of Lycra Yarn:
Widely used for weaving items like
- Apparels
- Socks & stockings
- Seamless garments
- Gloves
- Sweaters
- Swimwear
- Narrow fabrics
- Smocking
- Medical bandages
- Head bandages
- Wrist bands
Read more: http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/04/introduction-of-lycra-properties-of.html#ixzz1uutJjkeM
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