The name sounds like it should be a character from a child's cartoon. However, Fuzzy Spandex is not funny if exhibited on one of your garments.
The problem called 'Fuzzy Spandex' can occur in both men's and women's garments with between 4 and 6% spandex content, blended with other fibers, such as wool, polyester or nylon. Spandex also goes by other names, such as: lycra, elastin, etc.
Often mistaken as "lint", this problem occurs when the spandex content breaks out of the fabric and loses its dye, albeit a recommended or correct dry cleaning treatment.
Infrequently, Fuzzy Spandex can develop during a garment's first, second or third cleaning. In these instances, the garment was not properly manufactured and is clearly unserviceable without harm that can result, in the process.
More-often-than-not, Fuzzy Spandex can develop gradually over time as a result of the combined effects of normal use, wear and cleaning. Eventually, in much older garments, it can simply be considered to be indicative of the garment nearing the end of its wearable life.
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