Revolutionary Spandex Innovation Drives Massive Reductions in Apparel Carbon Footprint
The LYCRA Company showcases commercial-scale plant-based spandex and advanced fiber separation technology at the Textile Exchange Conference 2026.
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Revolutionary Bio-Derived Hosiery Innovation Reshapes Eco Friendly Tights
Italian brand Oroblù, alongside Fulgar and The Lycra Company, has debuted a ground-breaking capsule collection of tights constructed entirely from plant-derived yarns.
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How Chemical Textile Recycling Innovation Unlocks Circular Performance Apparel
Performance fabrics like waterproof jackets have long been impossible to recycle due to tightly bonded composite layers. A groundbreaking chemical recycling process now breaks down PET/PU waste, turning complex textiles into high-performing circular materials while helping brands align with strict European regulations.
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Lycra China Innovation Gains Powerful Momentum
The Lycra Company is using China’s fast, integrated textile ecosystem to test and commercialize new performance fibers, stretch technologies and renewable materials.
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Hyosung Scales Bio-Based Spandex for Intimate Apparel
Hyosung TNC is bringing sugarcane-derived regen BIO Spandex closer to commercial-scale use in intimate apparel through integrated production and textile partnerships.
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Sportswear Brands Turn to Cellulosic Fibres Under Sustainability Pressure
Sportswear brands are testing cellulosic fibres as they seek to reduce dependence on fossil-based synthetics without sacrificing comfort or performance.
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Textile Recycling Breakthrough Industrial Validation Success
A major industrial milestone confirms that polyester waste can be fully transformed into new textile-grade materials through validated large-scale recycling technology.
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Hyosung Drives Sustainable Textile Innovation with 3 Breakthrough Bio-Based Fiber Solutions
Hyosung TNC accelerates the shift to sustainable textiles with bio-based spandex derived from sugarcane, combining performance, scalability, and reduced carbon impact for modern apparel brands.
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Toray Unveils Breakthrough AURLIST™ Sensory Polyester Filament Fiber with Luxurious Luster, Silk-Like Fineness, and Advanced NANODESIGN® Technology for Premium Fashion Markets 04-03-2026
Toray introduces AURLIST™, an ultra-fine sensory polyester filament fiber engineered with NANODESIGN® conjugate spinning technology, delivering luxurious luster, soft loft, and a refined fibrillated texture for high-end women’s fashion.
