Sports Fabric Breathable Supplex® LYCRA®


High quality Supplex® LYCRA® stocked in solid colours. Superior natural Cotton handle due to the use of jet air textured Nylon yarn. Features like its breathability and faster drying than Cotton, makes Supplex® the ideal choice for active sportswear and dancewear. Also used in fashion and intimate apparel. Matching Supplex® LYCRA® Heavy Weight, French Terry and Plush are also available.
Relaxation of up to 5% is to be expected on all Elastane-based fabrics and is not claimable on Eclipse Textiles. 5% relaxation allowance should be calculated into stock requirement figures. Please pay special attention to the fastness values declared in the chart on the colour card. Combination of colours is not recommended when the fastness values of washing, water and sea water are lower than 4/5.
Custom batches available.
Sample cards are available upon request.
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Performance sports wear
Yoga wear
Dance costumes
Gymnastic leotards
Fashion garments
Intimate apparel garments
Sports Fabric Breathable Supplex® LYCRA®


Combining The Traditional Feel Of Cotton With Modern Fibre Technology
Eclipse Textiles offers a new range of Supplex® LYCRA® fabrics, specifically catering for the active sports, dancewear and lifestyle market.
Supplex® is a specialised Invista brand which has the benefits of Nylon with a superior Cotton handle. Supplex® is ideal for the sports Industry as it is breathable, faster drying than Cotton, crease resistant, anti pilling and durable. It also has the added benefits of feeling like natural Cotton due to the jet air textured nylon yarn which is used.
Also, with the benefits of Invista’s LYCRA® product, it holds shape and retention, which is an essential requirement for the sports industry.
// Fully Breathable
// Moisture wicking properties
// Odour resistant
// Great stretch with shape retention
// Faster drying than Cotton
// High colourfastness values
// Airjet texturised
// Exceptionally soft handle
// Anti pilling and durable
// Easy care
// Crease resistant
// Branded LYCRA®
Sports Fabric Breathable Supplex® LYCRA®


The Secret Behind A Long Lasting Garment
// Cold hand wash or gentle machine wash.
// Do not soak.
// Do not bleach.
// Do not spin dry.
// Do not dry clean.
// Do not iron.
// Do not tumble dry.
// Line dry out of direct sunlight.
// Avoid any rough surfaces such as pool edges, dancefloors or rough ground in general.
// Do not pack or store when wet.
// Remove any excess water and dry without delay.
// Separate light colours from dark before washing.
// Avoid excess contact with suntan lotions and harsh chemicals sometimes found in saunas, spas and pools.
// Avoid excess contact with harsh chemicals such as deodorants, make-up or perfume.
// White and pastel colours, and light weight garments may appear transparent when wet.
// Although the best possible dyes are selected worldwide, the fastness of some shades must be treated with caution. Particular care should be taken with contrasting colours in the one garment.




