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Developing Durable, Sustainable Fabrics: Challenges and Tradeoffs
Given the prevalence of fast fashion, a major mindset and behavior change is needed across the industry to…
Are Biodegradable Fibers Part of the Circular Economy?
Biodegradable fibers are often seen as a solution to addressing waste, but the textiles often "leave the…
Chemical Recycling: The Future is Here
In a panel hosted by The LYCRA Company, experts discussed what is needed to make chemical garment recycling a…
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The Lycra Company Launches Online Customer Portal
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HeiQ Launches ‘Climate Positive’ AeoniQ Cellulosic Yarn
HeiQ AeoniQ is derived from third-generation cellulosic biopolymers and is advancing to pilot production…
ESG Outlook: Steve Stewart of The LYCRA Company on Scaling Circularity
In this Q&A, Steve Stewart of The LYCRA Company discusses the importance of expanding to end of life…
China IP Authorities Rule in Favor of Lycra’s Denim Patent
The company initiated several infringement suits related to its dual core and multi-core patents for denim…
Lycra FreshFX With HeiQ Technology Headed to China
Clothes with Lycra freshFX with HeiQ tech offer consumers Lycra's comfort, fit and shape, and HeiQ's…
How Lycra’s New Adaptiv Fiber Advances Stretch Technology
Made from a revolutionary polymer, the adaptive fiber has a unique chemistry that allows it to adjust to a…
Lycra FitSense Delivers Breakthrough Benefits in Bras
The patent-pending bra cup application can be used in intimate apparel such as bras, as well as activewear…
Joining Forces: Lycra Co. and HeiQ Enter Broad Textile Collaboration
The two industry stalwarts are linking up in a broad-based collaboration across multiple platforms seeking…
Lycra Launches New Circularity Campaign
The print and online ad campaign, "Keep in the loop with Lycra," invites customers to join Lycra in using…
Shuffle Board: Lycra Names Co-CEOs, New Execs at Hanna Andersson, Applied DNA, Qurate, Optimas
The Lycra Co. named Yafu Qiu and Julien Born co-CEOs, succeeding David Trerotola, while VF Corp. made…
Lycra, Itochu Launch Coolmax and Thermolite Fibers From Textile Waste
The company's Coolmax and Thermolite EcoMade fibers made from textile waste are the result of a strategic…