The Lycra Company unveiled its latest innovation, a new patent-pending bio-derived Lycra fiber, at MarediModa, held as a part of Milano Unica.
Hosted for the first time in Milan, MarediModa showcased premium fabric collections from Europe for beachwear, athleisure, leisure, outdoor, citywear, and upper casual segments.
The new fiber is claimed to be the world's first sustainable and renewable elastane produced on a large scale and will be available globally in early 2025. Made from renewable field corn, this bio-derived Lycra fiber is estimated to reduce the carbon footprint by up to 44 per cent compared to standard Lycra fiber made from fossil-based raw materials, according to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Cradle-to-Gate Screening study by Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. conducted in June 2022.
Alistair Williamson, Vice President-EMEA, The Lycra Company, says, the bio-derived fiber will enable Lycra to reduce carbon footprint by providing a sustainable alternative without compromising quality and performance.
In addition to the bio-derived Lycra fiber, the company presented new fabrics and swimwear made with Lycra Xtra Life fiber, which offers resistance to chlorine, heat, and creams while maintaining excellent comfort levels. They also showcased Lycra Adaptiv fiber, which adapts to different body shapes and provides comfortable fits even during physical activities.
