Lycra is just another name or brand name for spandex. It is used to designate fabrics for swimwear, sportswear or dancewear. These are usually made of polyamide with an elastane content of 18 to 25 percent. This makes them very elastic and snuggles up to the shape of the body.

Cotton woven goods or, colloquially, just cotton. A non-stretch fabric suitable for all kinds of basics. Whether for cushions, accessories, skirts, shirts, bed linen, light curtains or currently also for beeswax cloths or masks, the woven cotton fabric is very versatile.