DOW XLA™ is an olefin-based stretch fiber with advanced molecular properties that make it resistant to extreme chemicals and heat. The innovative cross link fiber technology that defines DOW XLA™ results in clothing that has optimum strength, stretch and flexibility for long-lasting performance. DOW XLA™ fiber can resist harsh chemicals for more than 1,000 hours - longer than the majority, host fiber - providing the ultimate in shape retention and fit over time.

With its intrinsic durability, DOW XLA™ gives clothes the ability to stand up to the stress of frequent dry cleaning, high-heat washing and drying, exposure to harsh chemicals and punishing wear and tear. Only DOW XLA™ can ensure that garments retain for thousands of hours the shape and feel that their designer intended.

Why does this matter?

Because consumers can be confident that their clothes will keep their shape throughout the day, with no bagging or sagging, regardless of the base fiber.

The textile industry now has a fabric that can withstand non-wrinkle treatments and the harsh effects of processing.

And brands can offer high-endurance active wear, swimwear and work wear that withstand chlorine and heat.