The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced las week that it has launched its latest innovation for pantyhose waistbands, LYCRA® TOP COMFORT fibre.
In a recent study*, consumers indicated three of the top 10 criteria for sheer hosiery were related to the waistband. Consumers desire waistbands that are not too tight or dig in, slip down or roll down. Based on these consumer insights, The LYCRA Company developed a new waistband that fits a wider size range to accommodate different body shapes and permits an invisible waistline, smooth silhouette and reduced red marks.
We developed the LYCRA® TOP COMFORT fibre to meet market demand and set new high standards for secure fit and waistband comfort. In wear tests, 8 out of 10 consumers preferred pantyhose that used LYCRA® TOP COMFORT fibre.”
Sybille Bald, strategic marketing director for legwear at The LYCRA Company
LYCRA® TOP COMFORT fibre delivers a consistent knitting performance from the beginning to end of the bobbin with excellent dye uptake and colour fastness. In addition, the fibre properties enable knitting with low tension and precise target waistband dimensions, thereby increasing efficiency.
*Source: Walnut, 2024 Hosiery study
