At Lafayette Sports, innovation and technology are key to manufacturing fabrics that will help you create apparel that enables athletes to successfully face every challenge. We are passionate about developing smart fabrics that optimize performance and protect athletes while keeping them comfortable in all conditions.
Lafayette Sports technologies, grouped under the Laftech label, are developed and thoroughly tested in our textile laboratory according to strict international standards that guarantee the effectiveness of their properties.
The technologies you will find in our garments
- Optimized breathability: Athletes can stay cool and comfortable during their workouts. Technologies producing ‘breathability‘ allow sweat to be wicked away quickly, keeping the body dry.
- Sun Protection: Enjoy the outdoors with no worries. Our fabrics incorporate UV protection to protect the athlete’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays, ideal for outdoor sports such as running, track and field, cycling, and hiking.
- Water repellent: In adverse weather conditions, our waterproof and water repellent technologies keep athletes dry in the rain, without sacrificing breathability.
- Quick dry: Feeling wet is no longer a concern. Quick-drying fabrics allow athletes to keep up the pace in clothing that isn’t heavy or uncomfortable, ideal for water sports and intense workouts.
- Antibacterial: Prevents the development of unpleasant odors and protects the skin. Our antibacterial technologies control the growth of bacteria, keeping clothes fresher for longer.
- Stretch and freedom of movement: Movement with total fluidity. Stretch fabrics and anatomical designs follow the contours of the body, providing the comfort and range of motion athletes need to perform at their best.
- Sublimation and long-lasting colors: Impeccable at all times. Sublimation technology produces vibrant, durable prints that stand up to washing and heavy use.
Beyond technology: design at the service of performance
At Lafayette Sports, technology is fused with intelligent design in order to enhance performance. Features such as removable sleeves, functional hoods, and strategic cuts are incorporated into garments to provide greater comfort, protection, agility in every movement, and better use of technology.
How to identify the technologies in our garments
Look for information labels describing the technologies in each garment.
Lafayette Sports labeling plan
We offer our customers and apparel manufacturers a free labeling plan to help them communicate the technological benefits of garments made with our fabrics.
Lafayette Sports: Your partner for reaching the summit
Choose Lafayette Sports fabrics for your sportswear and experience the difference that technology and innovation can make in your performance.
