Lycra news and archive

The Lycra Company now manufactures a fibre made from industrial maize

For The Lycra Company, moving away from petroleum-derived elastane to a bio fibre derived from industrial corn is a complete paradigm shift. For the fashion industry, it's a ray of hope. Particularly from an eco-responsibility point of view, as lycra is present in most contemporary garments. Lycra, a biosourced, patented and renewable fibre,...

Business

Gary Smith to join as CEO of The Lycra Company

The Lycra Company has appointed Gary Smith as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective November 27, 2023. Smith, the company said in a release, will replace Dean Williams who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will continue in his role as chief financial officer and assist with the transition. Smith, the company added,...

Fashion

Arvind-Invista tie-up to create stretch denim fabric in India

Textile and apparel conglomerate, Arvind Group has partnered Invista, owner of the Lycra fibre brand, to manufacture stretch denim fabric in India. As a part of this collaboration, Arvind will ensure that all its denim fabrics are provided with an Arvind-Lycra co-branded hangtag, communicating the benefits to the end consumer. Arvind holds 12-14...

Apparel

Lycra Fest organized to educate customers

Lycra brand fiber, an integral element in some of the world’s leading apparel brands, is reaching out to consumers to provide them an opportunity to touch and feel garments with stretch at major malls and market places. The brand delivers consumers a promise of comfort, fit and freedom of movement. This consumer education drive called ‘Lycra...

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

Euromonitor to focus on sportswear at Lycra Rendezvous, Mumbai

Adding to the exciting lineup of sessions and presentations by prominent brands and partners, the third edition of the Lycra Rendezvous in Mumbai on October 16 and 17, 2013 will also see the presence of Euromonitor International, world's leading consumer market analyst and strategy research firm for consumer markets. The sportswear segment in...

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 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

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

Arvind showcases Tough Max Lycra denim fabric

After receiving a promising response at the kick-off show in Delhi, Arvind Denim showcased Tough Max Lycra fabric from Invista in Mumbai. This innovation has been introduced in the Indian market to enable denim jeansmakers to stay on top of the innovation curve in tandem with the contemporary apparel trends and consumer preferences. Tough Max...

Apparel

Invista unveils new products at Fibers & Yarns

Invista, owners of Lycra fiber brand and one of the largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, unveiled innovative a slew of products at the Fibres & Yarns 2013 Expo in Mumbai recently. The company displayed three premier global innovations: Lycra dualFX fabric, Coolmax Black fiber and Thermolite insulation, a range that will enable...