Exhibitors line up for Kingpins24 Flash
Exhibitors including Hyosung, The Lycra Company, Cone Denim and Tonello will show at the digital Kingpins24 Flash show on February 23 and 24.
Lycra will present its Anti-Slip fibre on day one (February 23), which will include an update on the patent-pending fibre’s performance data and sustainability certifications.
Anti-Slip, first introduced at Intertextile Shanghai in 2020, is one of 25 Lycra fibres to achieve gold level material health certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Lycra’s global technology director for R&D and materials innovation, Melissa Stewart, said of Anti-Slip: “Seam slippage is one of the biggest problems in the denim industry, with its impact felt through the entire value chain and across all price points - from fabric mills, to garment makers, to brands and retailers and, ultimately, to customers. We heard the need in the market, and we responded.”
For its part, Hyosung is set to present its latest sustainable fibre innovations, including its Creora Regen elastane made from reclaimed waste, on February 24. Creora Regen, which launched in 2020, is Global Recycled Standard (GRS)-certified and 100% recycled.
Global marketing director for textiles at Hyosung, Mike Simko, commented: “Because we make our Creora Regen elastane from 100% reclaimed waste, we are helping our customers make a fully sustainable denim product.”
The South Korean fibre manufacturer will additionally share updates on the development of its 3D Max Creora elastane. According to Mr Simko, 3D Max Creora eliminates the need for stretch polyester. It can also be treated for environmentally friendly laser-washing to create distressed looks, Hyosung said.
Further “eco-friendly”, multi-function fibres to be presented by Hyosung include: MIPAN Regen Aqua X (a recycled cool-touch nylon with UV protection), Regen Askin (recycled cool-touch polyester with UV protection) and Regen Aerolight (recycled lightweight polyester with “high-performance” moisture management).
Cone Denim will also debut its capsule collection, ‘The very best of times’, co-created with Tonello and Miles Johnson, during the two-day event.
Image: Hyosung.
