Lycra launches Adaptiv Black and Adaptiv Xtra Life fibres
Two new elastanes from US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company debuted at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics in August: Lycra Adaptiv Black and Lycra Adaptiv Xtra Life.
The producer launched Adaptiv around two years ago. Its latest technologies are intended to increase flagship fibre Lycra’s durability, offering “a winning combination for consumers and customers”, in the words of chief brand and innovation officer, Steve Stewart.
First up, Lycra Adaptiv Black has been engineered for “long-lasting” and “size-inclusive” casual and athletic-leaning garments, with added benefits like fade-resistant, spun-in black colour.
Lycra Adaptiv Xtra Life, meanwhile, is mainly intended for swimwear and activewear. Its stretch-fibre technology can last “up to ten times longer” than conventional elastane, while delivering enhanced shaping and comfort and “a wider fit window to accommodate different body shapes”.
In related news, The Lycra Company is due to launch circularity-focused promotional campaign Waste for Good in Europe during the final quarter. The emphasis will be on its Coolmax EcoMade and Thermolite EcoMade fibres, each of which is made from recycled textiles.
The developer released its very first annual sustainability report last autumn.
