Where is TACTEL^® nylon fiber made?

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

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

TACTEL^® 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 TACTEL^® fiber?

TACTEL^® brand fibers are an excellent choice for swimwear, intimates, underwear, and performance wovens. They bring both fineness and durability to garments.

How does TACTEL^® fiber feel?

TACTEL^® brand fibers are silky and smooth, delivering a rich hand feel reminiscent of silk or satin.

What are your decitex offerings?

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