At ISPO Munich exhibition, being held from December 3-5, 2024, the Lycra Company is promoting its bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fiber with samples featuring the renewable elastane as well as a fully immersive VR experience.
The bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fiber won two ISPO Textrends Awards for Fall/Winter 2026/27 at the exhibition. It was named in the Top 5 category in the fibers and insulation category. A garment made with the same fabric was also recognised in the pants and tights category. The Brazilian activewear and swimwear brand Live! produced the fabric and leggings using preview samples of this highly anticipated fibre.
To be launched in 2025, the bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fiber will be the world’s first large-scale commercially available renewable elastane. Previewed at ISPO, the product contains 70 per cent renewable content, and is certified under the USDA Bio-Preferred Program. It delivers equivalent performance to the original Lycra fiber, and no re-engineering of fabrics, processes or garment patterns is required.
The bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fiber represents an exciting future where the company can make real, transformative change in the industry without sacrificing performance, says Steve Steward, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer, The Lycra Company.
Stewart is presenting All In The Power of Partnership on ISPO’s Green Stage on December 4, 2024. His presentation details how collaboration has been critical to commercialising the new fiber and bringing it to market.
