The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, will share its latest sustainable stretch and performance innovations at the Kingpins 24 livestream event on April 22-23. Kingpins is transitioning its spring denim tradeshow in Amsterdam to an online format amid COVID-19 concerns.
Under its EcoMade family of fibres, The LYCRA Company has developed a variety of offerings with pre and post-consumer content, including the latest LYCRA® EcoMade fibre. Made partly with pre-consumer material, it’s certified to GRS standards, offering the same high-quality performance as other LYCRA® fibre offerings. Another stretch vehicle, LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fibre, contains 50% post-consumer content and can be used in conjunction with LYCRA® fibre for higher stretch with lasting shape retention.
Other solutions presented at the event include performance polyester fibres which give new life to plastics. The COOLMAX® EcoMade technology helps keep the wearer cool and dry and is made with 100% post-consumer recycled materials, while the THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibre is engineered to help optimize comfort and performance offering lightweight warmth.
“We want to thank Kingpins for giving us the opportunity to come together as a denim community and engage our customers on these important topics in a new and exciting way,” said Jean Hegedus, The LYCRA Company Sustainability Director. “At The LYCRA Company, we’re focused on developing solutions for a circular economy. Under our Planet Agenda platform, we are also working on technologies for recycling stretch garments, extending garment wear life, and helping our customers use fewer, and more sustainable resources.”
