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The Lycra Company appoints Alistair Williamson as VP of product sustainability

Fibre producer The Lycra Company has appointed Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability, according to a company press release. In this role, he will oversee initiatives that reduce the environmental impact of products, innovations and the company's operations. Williamson has 40 years of experience in the textile fibre and...

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Techtextil and Techprocess 2026: Navigating innovation and the pressure to implement

The two trade fairs, Techtextil and Texprocess, demonstrated the significant innovative potential within the textile industry in Frankfurt am Main last week. Around 1,700 exhibitors from over 100 countries presented new solutions for performance textiles and their processing. At the same time, many discussions highlighted a clear point: while...

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Lycra® Antistatic Fiber Debuts at Techtextil, Bringing Advanced Comfort and Safety to Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment

The Lycra Company, a global leader in fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, today announced the global launch of Lycra® Antistatic fiber for workwear and personal protective equipment at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, one of Europe’s leading international trade fairs for technical textiles, taking place April 21-24, 2026....

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Lycra® VintageFX Fiber Officially Launches at Kingpins Amsterdam

The Lycra Company, a global leader in fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, today announced the global launch of Lycra® VintageFX fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam, April 15-16. This next-generation fiber delivers the authentic look of vintage denim in modern silhouettes while providing the comfort, fit and shape retention that...

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The Lycra Company Announces Strategic Partnership on Renewable Lycra® Fiber

The Lycra Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited (“Texhong”), one of the world’s largest suppliers of core-spun cotton textiles. Under the agreement, Texhong will...

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Eurojersey and The Lycra Company redefine everyday sportswear for the utilitygear era

As sportswear continues to move beyond performance and into everyday life, Eurojersey and The Lycra Company come together under Empowered Play to showcase a new vision of utilitydriven apparel—where technical performance, comfort and refined aesthetics converge. Driven by the rise of social sports such as golf and tennis and by increasingly...

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Lycra enters restructuring to eliminate 1.2 billion dollars in debt

US-based fiber and technology provider Lycra has announced a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a significant majority of its creditors. The move aims to eliminate approximately 1.2 billion dollars of long-term debt and establish a sustainable capital structure to position the firm for long-term financial stability. The RSA has received...

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COOLMAX CloakFX™ Fiber Makes Official Global Debut at Performance Days Munich

The LYCRA Company will officially launch COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber globally at Performance Days Munich, Europe’s leading functional fabric fair, March 18–19. This innovation is designed to help garments appear drier by minimizing visible sweat marks while delivering moisture management and cooling comfort. COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber is for brands,...

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When corn meets comfort: Arnaud Ruffin on how LYCRA® EcoMade is rewriting the elastane playbook

For more than six decades, The LYCRA Company has built its reputation as the ultimate ingredient brand, the invisible technology underpinning everything from denim and swimwear to intimates and performance wear. Today, the company is pushing that legacy into a lower-impact future with a major bio-derived innovation: LYCRA® EcoMade fiber with...

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The Lycra Company opens second production facility in China

US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company opened its largest spandex factory in the world in the Chinese city of Yinchuan on Friday. “This milestone underscores the company's continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment to building localised supply and distribution networks, as well as promoting advancements in...

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Lycra Company appoints new chief operating officer and executive vice president, product

The Lycra Company is restructuring its leadership team. Robert Johnston has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO), while Doug Kelliher has been appointed executive vice president, product, the company announced on Thursday. Both managers will report directly to CEO Gary Smith. For Johnston, this is a promotion from his previous role as...

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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®...