Imagine a knit fabric with

all the benefits of cotton and…

• Moisture management up to COOLMAX® fabric standards

• Outstanding comfort stretch and recovery in all directions

• Better shape retention

• High durability to abrasion

• Competitive price versus 100% cotton garments

Adding performance features to cotton garments.

Comparing LYCRA® T400 ® fiber to 100% cotton on key garment features

100% cotton

65% cotton35% LYCRA® T400® fiber

* Ranking on a scale of 1 to 10 of 100% cotton fabrics versus LYCRA® T400® fiber/cotton fabrics on 6 key parameters (10 being best)

Balanced fabric stretchin both directions

Fabric recovery

Abrasionresistance

Wicks moisture(planar wicking)

Rate of drying

Garmentshape retention

10

8

6

4

2

Fabrics with LYCRA® T400 ® fiber

LYCRA ® T400 ® fiber in knits

The right amount of stretch

Fabrics with LYCRA® T400 ® fiber

0% 10%5%

Shrinkage

0% 40% 65%

More durable stretch and recovery for circular knit fabrics after 12 washes

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

100%

LYCRA® T400 ® fiberTextured polyester

About LYCRA® T400® fiber:Amongst its many applications, LYCRA® T400® fiber is engineered and designed to

add moisture management performance, freedom of movement and lasting fit to

active and outdoor apparel made of cotton. It can thus turn cotton basics into higher

performance garments.

As this fiber offers a wide range of aesthetics and benefits, it can be found in a variety

of woven and knit garment types, including: active wear, sportswear, casual wear and

outdoor apparel.

Its multi-dimensional nature means that fabrics made with LYCRA® T400® fiber may

be eligible for LYCRA® fiber or COOLMAX® fabric branding.

LYCRA®, T400® and COOLMAX® are trademarks of INVISTA. © 2011 INVISTA.