US' The LYCRA Company introduces solution for static-free tights

Thin tights have always been synonymous with discomfort and embarrassment due to the static electricity that can be generated on contact with materials such as viscose or polyester, causing discomfort to wearers, The LYCRA Company said in a press release.

The new LYCRA Sheer Sensation technology, permanently integrated into the fibre during the production process, is effective in neutralising the effects of static electricity in clothing.

LYCRA Sheer Sensation technology offers several key benefits. Firstly, it neutralises static electricity, providing comfort and eliminating the common issue of static cling from fabrics rubbing against each other. This enables one to choose any outfit with no worries about the static cling.

Moreover, tights made with this technology maintain a transparent elegance without compromising on comfort or performance. The anti-static properties of these tights are notably durable, persisting even after repeated machine or hand washing.

LYCRA Sheer Sensation technology also enhances the standard of everyday tights, delivering uniformity and invisibility of the elastane fibre. This results in a seamless, polished appearance. In addition, the LYCRA Sheer Sensation fibre improves dye absorption, allowing for the production of tights in vibrant, saturated colours that suit all skin tones, without any issues of adhesion.

LYCRA Sheer Sensation technology is also a sustainable choice. Tights manufactured with this technology contribute to ecological benefits by reducing water consumption during the manufacturing process, demonstrating a commitment to a more sustainable fashion industry.

In 2020, a Kantar survey of 286 pantyhose wearers in the UK found that 58 per cent of tights wearers in the UK recognised static electricity as an irritating problem. Moreover, 63 per cent would be willing to buy tights that reduce or eliminate static electricity.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)