The Lycra Company, a global leader in spandex, made a strong impression at the recently concluded Intertextile Shanghai and Yarn Expo. The company showcased its commitment to sustainability by highlighting a range of innovative products, including bio-derived Lycra fibre made with Qira, the industry's first renewable spandex available at scale.
Qira, derived from annually grown field corn, is set to launch in the first half of 2025 and is expected to reduce the carbon footprint of Lycra fibre by up to 44% while maintaining the same performance as the original.
Other sustainable offerings included Lycra FiT400, a bicomponent fibre made with recycled PET and bio-derived resources, Coolmax EcoMade fiber from 100% textile waste, and Thermolite EcoMade fiber for lightweight warmth.
"We are excited to showcase our sustainable solutions at Intertextile," said Jason Wang, Lycra vice president for Asia. "These products will help our customers reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals."
In addition to its sustainable offerings, Lycra also highlighted its partnership with Regina Miracle, a leading garment maker from Hong Kong, to showcase samples made with Lycra Adaptiv, a product that enables inclusive sizing and provides a second-skin fit.
