INVISTA news and archive

Nylstar launches Meryl recycled yarns using Invista

European textile company Nylstar has introduced the new Meryl yarn, made by Invista, as part of the global strategy to provide circular economy solutions to the textile industry. Meryl yarn contains more than 50 percent of recycled content. Invista sources post-industrial nylon 6.6 material from its plant in Kingston, Canada, where fibres for...

Business

Shandong Ruyi buys Invista's global Lycra business

China’s apparel and textile major Shandong Ruyi has announced the acquisition of Invista’s apparel & advanced textiles business. The purchased portfolio includes Lycra, Lycra HyFit, Lycra T400, L by Lycra, Coolmax, Thermolite, Elaspan, Supplex, Tactel, and Terathane. “We are thrilled to acquire The Lycra Company and will continue to invest in...

Fashion

Best Pacific and Lycra unveil bra fabric finder technology

Best Pacific, one of the world’s leading providers of lingerie materials, has partnered with Lycra to launch new Bra Fabric Finder technology that helps consumers pick the perfect casual bra. The consumer-centric technology launched at the Paris Mode City Show and has been nicknamed the ‘BFF’, and offers the only casual bra fabric search...

Fashion Featured

How to solve the denim's industry problem with fit

London - Times are tough for fashion retailers, but even tougher for denim retailers as the denim market remains under pressure. Global denim sales are still on the rise, thanks to an increasing middle class in countries such as China - however a recent study from Euromonitor has revealed a slump in sales in the industry's core markets, Western...

Fashion

Lycra Rendezvous: Focus on India-centric innovations

The third edition of Lycra Rendezvous wrapped up in Mumbai recently. The two day event saw numerous sessions on the usage of Lycra in different applications. Presentations revolved around how Lycra fibers make good business sense when used in different types of garments, and shaping garments with Lycra Beauty fabrics, innerwear with Lycra...

Apparel

Invista to host Lycra Rendezvous in Mumbai this October

After an overwhelming response from customers and partners, Invista, the world’s largest manufacturer of polymers and fibres is all set to enthrall Mumbai with the next edition of Lycra Rendezvous on October, 16 and 17, 2013. The two day event will see a showcase of Invista’s prominent innovations for the denim and intimate apparel segments with...

Apparel

Invista and Vardhman team up for Lycra fiber T166L

Invista, one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, has teamed up with Vardhman group, one of India’s largest core spinners, to develop spun yarns with Lycra T166L fiber that has been specially designed for robust processing performance in the manufacturing of stretch woven fabrics. The core spun yarns manufactured...

Apparel

Invista to offer fibre for ethnic wear

Continueing with its aim of offering innovative in fibers, Invista now plans to create a special fibre for the ethnic wear segment in India. After successfully venturing into the denim segment with spandex fibre, which is now said to have made in-roads in denim industry with 50 percent share and with about 20 percent in the basic garment...

Apparel

Invista to showcase latest innovations at Galleria Intima

Invista, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres and owner of the brand Lycra is all set to showcase its latest product innovations at Galleria Intima this year. The innovations that will be presented are: ‘Lycra Beauty’ fabrics for cotton rich shapewear, ‘Lycra Freef!T’ fabrics for No Ride Up underwear for men and...

Apparel

Semi finalists of ‘Lycra Future Designers Award’ announced

Lycra brand owner Invista has announced the 13 semi-finalists for the ‘Lycra Future Designers Award’ a part of the WGSN Global Fashion Awards ceremony. The announcement was made at St Martins Lane, London (UK), at a reception co-hosted by singer and style innovator Kate Nash. This year, the winner will be announced at a star-studded, gala event...

Trends

Lycra’s B’lore Rendezvous

Invista, the leading fiber and fabric innovator in textile industry space concluded the third edition of Lycra Rendezvous in Bengaluru on June 6 and 7, 2013 at Vivanta by Taj. The two day event witnessed participation from leading mills, garment makers, buying houses and brands form the textile and apparel industry. Leading exhibitors like Alok...

Apparel

Invista to offer clothing solutions for Indian body-types

Invista, owner of the fiber brand Lycra, aims to give Indian women perfect clothing solutions in the near future. This includes shapewear and leggings that can be teamed with kurtis. Work is on woven leggings that would last long unlike their knitted counterparts. Currently, Indian women opt for knitted leggings over stitched or readymade cotton...