Sport Lycra

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