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The LYCRA Company Showcases Bio-Derived Fiber at Milano Unica

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fibers and solutions for the apparel industry, confirms its participation at Milano Unica, the premium international trade show for high-end textiles and accessories, taking place in Milan from July 8 to 10. For the third time in a row, The LYCRA Company will be present with the LYCRA®...

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CEOs of The LYCRA Company and Qore® Join Global Fashion Summit Lineup

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fibers and solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that its CEO, Gary Smith, is a speaker at the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025. He will be joined on stage by Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore®, the maker of QIRA®, a next-generation BDOand a key ingredient in...

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Melissa Riggs promoted to CMO at The Lycra Company

The Lycra Company, fibre and technology solution provider for the apparel industry, has promoted Melissa Riggs, director of marketing, North America to the role of chief marketing officer (CMO). Riggs brings more than two decades of brand-building experience in consumer packaged goods and the apparel and footwear industries to her new role,...

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Stretch Yourself #4: Gen Z designs the denim of the future

How far can stretch denim go? That’s the question driving the fourth edition of Stretch Yourself—the annual design challenge from House of Denim and Jean School Amsterdam, powered by cutting-edge innovations from The LYCRA Company and a selection of the most progressive denim mills worldwide. Stretch Yourself is a unique a collaboration between...

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The Lycra Company presents Lycra® EcoMade bio-derived fibre at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the apparel industry, showcased its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre at the Kingpins Amsterdam trade show on April 16 and 17. Visitors were able to discover an immersive virtual reality experience at its stand, Blue Area 11. It traced the product's...

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The LYCRA Company and Diamond Denim Exhibit Sustainable “7 Styles for 7 Days” Collection at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, has partnered with Diamond Denim, a vertically integrated textile mill within the Sapphire Group, to showcase an innovative denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam, which takes place April 16 – 17. The “7 Styles for 7 Days” capsule...

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New LYCRA® TOP COMFORT Fiber Launched by The LYCRA Company

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today it has launched its latest innovation for pantyhose waistbands, LYCRA® TOP COMFORT fiber. In a recent study*, consumers indicated three of the top 10 criteria for sheer hosiery...

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The Lycra Company Official Partner of Maredimoda

Exclusive Preview in Cannes: Bio-Derived Lycra® Ecomade Fiber for Swimwear, Beachwear and Athleisure The LYCRA Company steps further into the spotlight with a refreshed brand identity and one of its most anticipated innovations: the first bio-derived elastane at commercial scale. Show highlights include the fully reimagined,...

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Bio-Derived LYCRA® EcoMade Fiber Samples Make Global Debut at Kingpins Amsterdam

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that the first garment and fabric samples made with seed quantities of bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber will be exhibited at Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23 to 24. This highly anticipated fiber is...

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The LYCRA Company Sponsors Bodywear Collective Zone at Performance Days, Launches New LYCRA® Fiber for Improved Dyeability

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and textile industry, is the headline sponsor of the new Bodywear Collective zone for next-to-skin garments at Performance Days, October 23-24 in Munich, Germany. Some of the world’s leading mills are providing fabrics for...

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The LYCRA Company publishes its 2023 Sustainability Update, reports on progress versus 2030 goals

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing durable, sustainable and innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has announced the publication of its third annual Sustainability Update and its abridged Global Sustainability Scorecard for fiscal year 2023. These documents detail the company's...

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The LYCRA Company Presents Seminars on Sustainable Elastane Solutions at the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that company representatives will give presentations at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC), September 11 - 13 in Dornbirn, Austria. These presentations cover two key...