DOW XLA™ fiber is the essential ingredient in a new generation of light, high-performance swimwear. Enhanced with dynamic flex and stretch and superior fit and comfort, DOW XLA™ has a unique ability to withstand the corrosive potential of chlorine, ultraviolet light and suntan lotion.

DOW XLA™ brings to wovens a ‘bi-stretch’ functionality – the ability to stretch both horizontally and vertically – that was previously available only in knitted fabrics. Working with materials 20-30 percent lighter than traditional wrap-knit fabrics, designers and manufacturers can now create swimwear that, with its closer fit, superior dynamics in the water and greater comfort, offers swimmers a powerful advantage.

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