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The LYCRA Company to Spotlight Renewable LYCRA® Fiber and Textile-to- Textile Circularity at Textile Exchange Conference 2026

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, will showcase Renewable LYCRA® fiber and its work to advance textile-to-textile recycling at Textile Exchange Conference 2026. The conference takes place October 12–16, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, Canada. This...

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Oroblù launches tights made entirely with bio-derived yarns from Fulgar and The Lycra Company

Italian hosiery brand Oroblù, part of CSP International Fashion Group, has launched a capsule collection of tights made entirely with bio-derived yarns. The Bio-Derived Sneakers Tights line is the result of a collaboration with yarn producer Fulgar and The Lycra Company. The tights combine Fulgar's Q-Geo, a bio-based polyamide, with Renewable...

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Lycra appoints Hua Du as CEO months after Chapter 11 exit

The Lycra Company has appointed Hua Du as its new chief executive officer, effective on Monday. The announcement comes almost six months after the company filed for Chapter 11 in March and exited two months later. Du succeeds Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. “...

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The Lycra Company, Naveena and Only & Sons collaborate to introduce Renewable Lycra® fiber in denim

The Lycra Company, Naveena and Only & Sons are partnering to develop a denim incorporating Renewable Lycra® fibre. This collaboration illustrates how a vertical partnership between fibre suppliers, manufacturers and brands can accelerate material innovation while meeting the performance demands of the market and consumers. At the heart of this...

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The Lycra Company to exit Chapter 11 with new leadership

The Lycra Company has announced it will complete its financial restructuring process and emerge from Chapter 11 protection on May 20, supported by a new ownership structure, reduced debt and changes to its leadership team. The US-based company said the restructuring will reduce its long-term debt by more than 1.2 billion dollars and provide over...

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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® 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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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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The LYCRA Company Appoints RADCCO as New Distributor in India

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has named RADCCO as its exclusive distributor in India. The New Delhi-based company succeeds SmarText Solutions and will represent the company’s full product portfolio nationwide, effective February 1. RADCCO is a...