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XLANCE highlights longevity

01/12/2025
XLANCE highlights longevity
Branded stretch fibre XLANCE was back at PV Denim last week with a new project designed to demonstrate the fibre’s high resistance to laundering processes. The polyolefin-based stretch fibre is produced in Italy. A series of garments made from two same fabrics, one with XLANCE and the other with an elastane yarn were subjected to various fadings and agings, in a partnership between XLANCE, finishing technology specialist Tonello and garment-maker and laundry Elleti. The denim fabrics were supplied by PureDenim, along with other mills. “The goal of this project was to demonstrate the difference between XLANCE and traditional spandex for garments that undergo heavy washing,” XLANCE brand manager Filippo Colnaghi told Inside Denim. One telling example of the difference between the two polymers was the aspect of frayed yarns on tears and holes. The exposed weft yarns of the jeans made from Xlance had a flatter and more authentic appearance. 

Among its many promises, XLANCE believes it can deliver tomorrow’s vintage jeans. “We know that stretch jeans are here to stay, but if we want them to look good for long, they need a robust and long-lasting stretch yarn,” said Neil Bell, company consultant. “XLANCE delivers that and gives consumers renewed confidence in stretch jeans.”

Looking ahead, the Italian fibre producer expects to launch a bio-circular version of the high-tech stretch yarn that will be made from recycled cooking oil instead of crude oil. 

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