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Lycra

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Last discussed Jun 28, 2026

Lycra (a brand name for spandex/elastane) is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity, used in fabrics to add stretch and recovery properties.

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How I made the World's Best Black Shirt
Shift Fashion Group · Jun 28, 2026

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Used for: Incorporated into the interlock knit fabric to provide stretch, recovery, and to maintain deep black color without the glimmer of standard spandex Praised: Provides stretch and recovery without the typical glimmer of spandex; black L... vs: Compared to standard spandex, which would cause a glimmer effect when stretched

"Because I designed this from the ground up to be a black t-shirt, we actually use black Lycra in the knit. The result of that is a fabric that when you stretch it, it doesn't have the typical glimmer that a spandex fabric would have. It stays nice..."

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