The Lycra Company will launch the first garment and fabric samples made with seed quantities of bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fibre at the Kingpins Amsterdam denim show from October 23- 24.                                                                                                                             

The highly anticipated fibre is launching in the first half of 2025 and will be the world’s first large-scale production of renewable elastane.

Bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fibre is made with 70% renewable content and certified under the USDA Bio-Preferred programme. Garments and fabrics made with it deliver equivalent performance to those made with original Lycra fibre, and no re-engineering of fabrics, processes or garment patterns is required.

“There’s no need to sacrifice performance for renewable content with bio-derived Lycra EcoMade ,” says Nicolas Banyols, chief commercial officer of The Lycra Company. “We are committed to transitioning to renewable resources as a key part of our sustainability strategy and it can help brands and retailers reduce their environmental impact too.”

Lycra FitSense denim technology will also be showcased at Kingpins. The advanced shaping technology addresses common trouble spots that can impact garment fit, such as the stomach, waist, thighs and rear. The customisable fit solution is discrete and invisible, enabling jeans to retain the authentic denim look and feel consumers love while providing a unique fit solution for all body types and shapes.

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