swap_horiz Lycra Alternatives

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Merino Wool

Merino wool is a fine textile derived from the fleece of Merino sheep. Originally originating in Spain, it’s now largely...

Natural Performance Fine Wool

9.2 Excellent

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Dyneema

Dyneema is a remarkably strong textile made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Developed by DSM, it...

Performance Technical Dsm Uhmwpe

9.1 Excellent

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Kevlar

Kevlar is a para-aramid synthetic fiber developed by DuPont. Its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, approximately fiv...

Performance Protective Ballistic Aramid

9.1 Excellent

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Dyneema Composite Fabric

Dyneema Composite Fabric is a nonwoven laminate constructed by placing ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers b...

Performance Technical Ultralight Dsm

8.9 Great

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Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex is a family of waterproof and breathable materials developed by W. L. Gore & Associates and used in outdoor clo...

Performance Ptfe Gore Waterproof Breathable

8.8 Great

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Gore-Tex Pro

Gore-Tex Pro is a family of waterproof, windproof, and breathable laminates developed by W. L. Gore for demanding outerw...

Performance Ptfe Gore Waterproof Breathable

8.7 Great

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Spandex (Elastane)

Spandex, commonly called elastane outside North America, is a synthetic fiber composed primarily of segmented polyuretha...

Activewear Synthetic Stretch Petroleum Based

8.6 Great

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Cordura

Cordura is a brand applied to a range of durable fabrics designed for resistance to abrasion, tearing, and scuffing. Dep...

Performance Technical Nylon Abrasion Resistant

8.3 Great

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Polartec Power Stretch

Polartec Power Stretch is a family of double-knit performance fabrics developed for garments that require warmth togethe...

Performance Moisture Wicking Activewear Polartec

8.3 Great

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Pertex Endurance

Tightly woven nylon fabric from Pertex engineered for wind and weather resistance in high-abrasion outdoor applications...

Running Performance Activewear Wind Resistant

7.8 Good

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Schoeller WB-400

Schoeller WB-400 is a family of stretch woven textiles developed by the Swiss textile company Schoeller. It is associate...

Performance Outerwear Softshell Stretch

7.7 Good

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Coolmax

Coolmax is a brand of moisture-wicking, breathable polyester fabrics originally developed by DuPont in the 1980s and cur...

Performance Moisture Wicking Activewear Polyester

7.3 Good

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Neoprene Fabric

Neoprene fabric combines polychloroprene synthetic rubber, often in a foamed sheet, with a knitted textile laminated to...

Activewear Synthetic Stretch Foam Rubber

7.1 Good

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Supplex

Supplex is a trademarked nylon textile fiber developed to combine the durability and performance characteristics of nylo...

Performance Nylon Activewear Invista

7.1 Good

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Sorona

Sorona is a high-performance fiber brand developed by DuPont, classified chemically as a polytrimethylene terephthalate...

Performance Bio Based Apparel Stretch

7.1 Good

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Dryarn

Dryarn is an ultra-fine polypropylene microfiber produced by Aquafil, notable for being one of the lightest textile fibe...

Performance Moisture Wicking Activewear Polypropylene

7.1 Good

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Thermolite

Thermolite is a registered family of synthetic insulation and performance-fiber products used in clothing, footwear, sle...

Lightweight Performance Outerwear Invista

7.0 Good

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Tactel

Tactel is a trademark used for certain nylon fibers originally developed by DuPont and subsequently associated with Invi...

Performance Soft Nylon Activewear

7.0 Good

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Polygiene

Polygiene is a Swedish odor-control technology that uses silver salt (silver chloride) applied to fabric at low concentr...

Performance Activewear Odor Control Silver Chloride

7.0 Good

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S.Cafe Fabric

S.Cafe Fabric is a performance textile developed by Singtex Industrial Co. in Taiwan. Its yarn incorporates recycled cof...

Performance Activewear Odor Control Coffee Grounds

6.7 Fair