The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and textile industry, announced today that it is showcasing its latest products at Intertextile Shanghai, August 28 – 30. The company’s stand features three new LYCRA® brand fibres making their trade show debut: LYCRA® ADAPTIV BLACK fibre, LYCRA® ADAPTIV XTRA LIFE fibre and LYCRA® SHEER SENSATION Technology.
To meet the market’s need for durable apparel offering more inclusive sizing, enhanced comfort and greater functionality, The LYCRA Company is expanding its LYCRA® ADAPTIV fibre portfolio to include two new fibres: LYCRA® ADAPTIV BLACK fiber and LYCRA® ADAPTIV XTRA LIFE fibre.
LYCRA® ADAPTIV BLACK fibre is for long-lasting activewear and athleisure apparel that helps reduce fibre damage caused by UV rays, sunscreen, and anti-chafing creams that can negatively impact a garment’s fit, functionality and lifespan. This technology also provides durable, spun-in true black colour that resists fading and minimizes fibre grin-through and glitter. Garment makers and brands can create size-inclusive garments that deliver a second-skin fit and enhanced comfort with this versatile fibre.
LYCRA® ADAPTIV XTRA LIFE fibre is the solution for durable swimwear and activewear that lasts up to 10 times longer than garments made with unprotected spandex, while also providing shaping, dynamic comfort, and a wider fit window to adapt to different body types and enabling easy donning and doffing. The Rosset Group, one of Latin America’s largest and most differentiated knitters, developed the fabrics with LYCRA® ADAPTIV XTRA LIFE fibre for Intertextile.
The LYCRA Company is also launching LYCRA® SHEER SENSATION technology in China. This proprietary anti-static version of LYCRA® fibre was developed in response to consumer insights that indicated sheer hosiery consumers desired a permanent solution to annoying static cling.
