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LYCRA® is the registered trademark of DuPont- for an elastic fibre invented and produced only by DuPont. The molecular structure of this elastic fibre is unique and gives LYCRA® the ability to stretch, recover and resist mildew.

DuPont Lycra

SUN EMPORIUM uses only DuPont LYCRA® - both plain and printed - to ensure the highest level of sun protection for you and your family. All fabric is tested by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. Our fabrics carry a certified rating of 50+ - the highest possible sun protection rating.

Each SUN EMPORIUM garment comes with a certified rating and DuPont swing tag - a quality guarantee.

Only DuPont LYCRA® has the highest degree of comfort, fit, freedom of movement and shape retention qualities.These hang tags enjoy unprecendented consumer awareness - adding to the value of any garment made with DuPont LYCRA®. UPF 50+ Maximum sun protection

 

DuPont Lycra

 

 

 

LYCRA® FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rinse in cool water after every use
  • Hand wash with mild soap
  • Do Not machine wash
  • Do Not use chlorine as it will affect the color of the garment and rot the fibre
  • Do Not leave rolled up when wet and leave rolled up in a towel.
  • Do Not spin dry, soak, bleach, iron, dry clean, pack or store when wet.
  • Be careful to remove all traces of sunscreen from your garment in the washing process.
  • Remove all sand grains by rinsing your garment or carefully stretch dry fabric over thumbnail and sand will drop out.
  • Drip dry in shade out of direct sunlight.
  • Some fluorescent colours may fade more rapidly.
  • Avoid rough surfaces such as concrete, rough wood, swimming pool surrounds as these may damage your swimsuit.
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Although we use the best fabrics available to us for swimwear, harsh chemicals present in some suncare products, pools and ESPECIALLY HEATED SPAS will destroy the elasticity and colour of your garment. We recommend you use an old swimsuit in spas and saunas.