The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, is promoting its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre at ISPO, December 3 to 5. The company is showcasing samples featuring the renewable elastane in Hall A3, Stand 101, and offering visitors a fully immersive VR experience to learn about the product. It will also be featured in the Sustainability Hub.
UpFit Capsule Collection from LIVE! includes leggings, top, and jumpsuit that are made with bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre
Bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre won two ISPO Textrends Awards for Fall/Winter 2026/27. In the fibres and insulation category, this renewable elastane won a “Top 5 Award,” and a garment made with the same fabric was recognised as a “Selection” in the pants & tights category. The Brazilian activewear and swimwear brand LIVE! produced the fabric and leggings using preview samples of the fibre.
Launching in 2025, bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre will be the world’s first large-scale commercially available renewable elastane. The award-winning product previewed at ISPO contains 70% renewable content and is certified under the USDA Bio-Preferred Program. The fibre delivers equivalent performance to the original LYCRA® fibre, and no re-engineering of fabrics, processes, or garment patterns is required.
We believe bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre represents an exciting future where we can make real, transformative change in the industry without sacrificing performance. We are thrilled to receive this recognition from ISPO and applaud our customer LIVE! for creating the award-winning fabric and garment.”
Steve Stewart, The LYCRA Company’s chief brand and innovation officer
The LIVE! brand is renowned for its high-quality, sustainable apparel, and its UpFit Capsule Collection includes the ISPO award-winning leggings, Bermuda-length leggings, a top, and a jumpsuit. These garments made with bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre provide exceptional comfort, fit, and flexibility with the added benefit of being a more sustainable fibre.
Steve Stewart is presenting “All In: The Power of Partnership” on ISPO’s Green Stage on December 4 at 16:00 (CET). His presentation details how collaboration has been critical to commercializing bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre and bringing it to market.
