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COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber makes summer games debut in Paris

The LYCRA Company’s brands have helped optimize athletic performance since the 1968 games The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and textile industry, has announced that its COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber made from 100% textile waste is a key ingredient in the Brazilian...

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The Lycra Company now manufactures a fibre made from industrial maize

For The Lycra Company, moving away from petroleum-derived elastane to a bio fibre derived from industrial corn is a complete paradigm shift. For the fashion industry, it's a ray of hope. Particularly from an eco-responsibility point of view, as lycra is present in most contemporary garments. Lycra, a biosourced, patented and renewable fibre,...

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Dairen Chemical Corporation Joins The LYCRA Company and Qore® in the Development of Renewable LYCRA® fiber

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC) to convert QIRA®—a brand of BDO (1,4- butanediol)—into low-impact PTMEG, the main ingredient in patented bio-derived LYCRA®...

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LYCRA® brand launches new customizable fit solution at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced the launch of a revolutionary new targeted shaping innovation for stretch denim at a press conference at Kingpins Amsterdam today. LYCRA FitSense denim technology is a shaping technology engineered to...

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Gary Smith to join as CEO of The Lycra Company

The Lycra Company has appointed Gary Smith as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective November 27, 2023. Smith, the company said in a release, will replace Dean Williams who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will continue in his role as chief financial officer and assist with the transition. Smith, the company added,...

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The LYCRA Company And Mare Di Moda Together Again on The 65th Anniversary Of LYCRA Fiber

The LYCRA Lounge, a unique space for relaxation and networking, will host the latest LYCRA brand innovations for swimwear, intimates and athleisure, as well as a press conference dedicated to the company's commitment to sustainability. At the end of the show’s first day, a cocktail party will celebrate the historic partnership with Carvico and...

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The Lycra Company announces latest Higg achievements

The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that several of its manufacturing sites had their Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) and Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (Higg FSLM) self-assessments verified by an independent...

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Lycra introduces a new technology for stretch jeans

Lycra was exhibiting its new denim fabrics with new constructions, developed in collaboration with leading denim manufacturers, at the Kingpins trade fair that was just held at SugarCity (Amsterdam). Inaugurated at the same show, New York version, Lycra lastingFIT 2.0 is the latest innovation in the sustainable fiber range (Lycra xtra lifetm)...

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The Lycra Company announces new ownership

Textile fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company has announced that a group of financial institutions have gained full control of the company after a series of enforcement actions against its previous owner, Ruyi Textile and Fashion International Group Limited. The group, comprising Lindeman Asia, Lindeman Partners Asset Management, Tor Investment...

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The Lycra Company falls into hands of creditors

The Lycra Company, an elastic textile fibre manufacturer, has fallen into the hands of creditors, according to a new ruling by an Amsterdam court. Initially reported by Dutch publication, the Financial Daily, the creditors involved are hoping to sell Lycra for at least 450 million dollars. The company was acquired by Chinese fashion firm...

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The Lycra Company: Legwear Trend Forecast for Autumn/Winter 2022-2023

Wilmington, Del., 11 January 2022 – The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, launches its highly anticipated legwear trends forecast for AW22/23. With the ongoing effects of the pandemic, this season the legwear sector shifts its focus to self-empowerment and innovation,...

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The Lycra Company launches online customer portal

Apparel solutions organisation The Lycra Company has launched an online portal aimed to encourage brands, retailers and garment makers to connect to a global network of mills. Entitled Lyrca One Online Network Exchange, the platform was developed to efficiently connect retailers with mills and manufacturers in a virtual capacity, enabling users...