All The Lycra Company articles – Page 2

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HeiQ and Lycra to collaborate across technologies and brand platforms

16 July 2021

HeiQ and The Lycra Company have entered into a broad-based collaboration across multiple technology and brand platforms to bring more of their textile technologies to consumers. Building on exploratory discussions that started in early 2019, HeiQ and Lycra have elected to leverage their shared philosophies and strengths in textile science, ...

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​Lycra with new circularity advertising campaign

9 June 2021

Source: The Lycra Company Sustainability Campaign print ad The Lycra Company is launching a new print and online advertising campaign, “Keep in the loop with Lycra,” aimed at driving the conversation about circular economy in textiles. The campaign is an invitation to customers and industry professionals to ...

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Lycra introduces fibers made from 100% textile waste

1 April 2021

The Lycra Company has developed its first performance products made from 100 percent textile waste. The Coolmax EcoMade and Thermolite EcoMade are the results of a partnership with Itochu Corp., one of the largest general trading companies in Japan, with strength in consumer-related sectors, including the textile business. The integration ...

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​The Lycra Company reports Higg self-assessment results for fiber production

22 March 2021

The Lycra Company has completed the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) self-assessment at all six of its Lycra fiber manufacturing sites. The impact assessment, which reviews environmental management systems, energy use, emissions, water usage, wastewater, and waste and chemical management at the facility level, helps manufacturing locations to establish an ...

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Lycra promotes Denise Sakuma to VP of brands, marketing and merchandising

14 March 2021

As reported by Sport+ Mode, business veteran Denise Sakuma, acting director of global ready-to-wear, denim and woven segments at The Lycra Company, has been promoted to additionally serve as VP of brands, marketing communications and merchandising. Prior to joining Lycra in 2019, Sakuma spent 15 years at Invista and 10 ...

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​Lycra creates Chief Innovation Officer position

27 November 2020

The Lycra Company has appointed Steve Stewart as chief innovation officer, a newly created position in which he will be responsible for leading the company’s technology and strategic marketing teams. Stewart will also be responsible for accelerating the pace of development of innovative products and platforms for brands and retailers. ...