LYCRA has been around since 1958. Since then we’ve had time to see what a revolutionary material it is. The company that owns LYCRA just developed a three-tiered system for its fabrics: LYCRA SPORT, LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY and LYCRA SPORT ENERGY.
LYCRA SPORT is a fabric for active performance. LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY is a fabric that combines performance with beauty and style. LYCRA says this tier is for “looking in shape while getting in shape.” LYCRA SPORT ENERGY fabric is innovated for compression fabrics. This top tier will be used in high-intensity and high-energy-sports garments. We bet we’ll see this label on a lot of cycling and running shorts as more and more of that is getting the benefit of compression. Continue reading LYCRA Talks Three Tiers of its Stretch Fabric
Recently when we were biking, a pedestrian we passed – whose shorts were down to about his knees – asked “Why your shorts so tight?” It was pretty comical. But on some rides, we’d like the padding but also some loose-fitting shorts. Foska has a new pair, the Buttox Baggy Cycling Shorts. Shorts like these help cyclists fit in when they’re off the bike, but still offer the performance of those spandex staples of cycling.