New Delhi-based Radcco has been appointed as the new exclusive India distributor by The Lycra Company, effective February 1, 2026. This transition follows a decade-long engagement with SmarText Solutions and marks a significant operational pivot to capitalize on India’s Union Budget 2026–27 incentives. By consolidating its entire portfolio - including Lycra, Coolmax, and Thermolite - under Radcco, the global fiber leader aims to deepen its penetration in key manufacturing clusters. This development is strategically timed as the Indian textile sector recovers from a 31 per cent decline in US exports, bolstered by a new trade deal that slashed tariffs from 50 per cent to 18 per cent, reopening lucrative channels for high-performance stretch apparel.
Driving circularity and ‘bio-derived’ innovation
Under this new distribution framework, the company is prioritizing the introduction of Lycra EcoMade fiber and the bio-derived Lycra Adaptiv range to meet the 12 per cent annual growth in India’s sustainable textile market. The partnership will leverage Radcco’s logistical infrastructure to facilitate localized supply chains, reducing the lead times previously hindered by global shipping volatility. ‘Radcco’s deep industry expertise is the ideal vehicle to accelerate our growth in this rapidly expanding region, stated Alistair Williamson, Vice President, EMEA & South Asia. With India now established as the world's second-largest producer of man-made fibers, this realignment positions The Lycra Company to capture a projected $250 billion domestic market share by 2030 through advanced, circular textile technologies.
The Lycra Company is a global pioneer in sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Headquartered in the US, it serves major global markets through its flagship stretch and performance brands. The company is currently expanding its Asia-Pacific capacity via a new 120,000-ton spandex facility in China to support its 2030 growth targets.
