Lycra has opened an innovation center in China which is fully equipped with commercial equipment to simulate real world manufacturing processes including knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing. This will enable Lycra to deliver unmatched technical support to customers, ensuring consistent product quality and helping reduce risk. In addition, the lab has garment engineering, fabric certification and analytical testing tools to help customers achieve the desired performance attributes for their fabrics or garments. In addition the center will help mills, brands and retailers throughout Asia as well as western-based companies with local sourcing offices create innovative fabrics and garments, engage with customers in opportunity identification as well as the development and commercialization of new polymer, fiber and textile technologies.

Lycra, based in the US, is a provider of fiber and technology solutions for the global apparel and personal care industries. Its branded textile solutions include Lycra fiber, Lycra HyFit fiber, Coolmax fiber and Thermolite fiber. Developing groundbreaking innovations and creating new garment categories is part of the company’s heritage. This 4,500 square meter laboratory is the company’s fourth and represents a significant increase in the firm’s global R&D capabilities. Through this center in China Lycra hopes to specially cater to its customers in Asia.