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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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Oroblù partners with The Lycra Company for bio-derived sneaker tights

Italian legwear brand Oroblù, owned by CSP International Fashion Group (CSP), has collaborated with The Lycra Company to introduce a bio-derived line of tights specifically designed to be worn with sneakers. Utilizing the new Lycra EcoMade fiber, derived from industrial corn, this launch aims to establish a new standard for low-environmental...

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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®...

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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 was once again the official partner of the leading showcase for beachwear, swimwear and athleisure

MarediModa remains the preeminent event in Europe for the premium beachwear and athleisure markets, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations. The recently concluded exhibition in Cannes once again demonstrated the value of high-quality networking and business opportunities, attracting buyers and brands seeking...

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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 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...

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The LYCRA Company’s Pavilion at Intertextile Shanghai Features Sustainable Innovations and Co-Exhibitors

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it is showcasing its sustainable offerings and more at Intertextile Shanghai from August 27 to 29. The LYCRA Company Pavilion in Hall 4.1 (Booth E56) features 931 square meters of exhibit...