Where is SUPPLEX^® nylon fiber made?

SUPPLEX^® nylon fiber is made by The LYCRA Company at our manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. It complies with USMCA, DR-CAFTA, USA-Colombia, and USA-Peru trade agreements.

Do you offer recycled nylon options?

Yes! We make SUPPLEX^® EcoMade fiber, a recyclable nylon-6 offering made with 50% pre-consumer waste. SUPPLEX^® EcoMade fiber is Global Recycled Standard certified and Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified. A nylon-6,6 version of SUPPLEX^® EcoMade fiber is currently in development. 

How does SUPPLEX^® EcoMade fiber compare in cost to the traditional SUPPLEX^® fiber?

SUPPLEX^® EcoMade fiber delivers comparable performance to virgin nylon-6 and is priced competitively with virgin nylon-6,6.

What are the best end uses for SUPPLEX^® fiber?

SUPPLEX^® brand fibers are an excellent choice for activewear, shapewear, and performance wovens. They offer a fuller look and feel, and the softness desired in these apparel categories.

How does SUPPLEX^® fiber feel?

SUPPLEX^® brand fibers are luxuriously soft and cottony and feel great in next-to-skin garments.

What are your decitex offerings?

SUPPLEX^® brand fibers are available from 40-156 dtex in fine and coarse filament counts.