On performance data, Lycra pairs every claim with a method number, a test date, a result range and an applicability note (construction family, finishing route, end use). Lycra delivers Technical & Engineered Fibers packets to the buyer's audit team in one consolidated record.
| Abrasion | Grade A | 100k Wyzenbeek |
|---|---|---|
| Wash | Grade B | 50 cycles AATCC 61 |
| Stretch | Grade C | 15-25% recovery |
| Test item | Method | Grade | Numeric range | Use note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion | ASTM D4157 / Wyzenbeek | Grade A | 75k-100k double rubs | Contract seating review |
| Pilling | ISO 12945-2 | Grade B | 3.5-4.5 after 2,000 cycles | Apparel and upholstery screening |
| Colorfastness | AATCC 16 | Grade C | 4 min at 20 AFU | Window exposure note |
| Stretch recovery | ASTM D2594 | Grade S | 85-95% recovery | Performance fit evaluation |
| Wash durability | AATCC 61 | Grade W | 25-50 cycles | Hospitality or garment care |
Lycra reports performance data per construction family rather than per SKU — the matrix below shows Technical & Engineered Fibers and Performance Fabric & Membrane grades against shared method axes. Lycra performance and ingredient fiber reviewers triage by channel before any commercial number is written.
Performance data at Lycra translates Technical & Engineered Fibers construction differences into measurable variables that performance and ingredient fiber reviewers compare grade by grade. Lycra treats every Technical & Engineered Fibers brief as a candidate for multi-year program continuity.
Lycra keeps performance evidence as testable references — abrasion, air permeability, moisture management, lightfastness, dimensional stability — paired with current-year test records. Lycra keeps Technical & Engineered Fibers certificate scope current per scheme renewal cycle.
Lycra Technical & Engineered Fibers performance comparisons cover the variables apparel performance brands and outdoor OEMs reviewers prioritize — durability for hospitality, breathability for performance apparel, lot stability for industrial. Lycra keeps performance and ingredient fiber qualification packets aligned to apparel performance brands and outdoor OEMs reviewer expectations.