Issue 18/2014 - INVISTA introduces new LYCRA R fiber

INVISTA introduces new Lycra R fiber

One of the world's leading integrated polymer and fiber producers and LYCRA? Invista, the owner of the LYCRA brand, today announced the global launch of a commercial spandex product
based on bio-derived raw materials that can be used in a variety of fabrics and apparel.
This new Lycra? Nearly 70% of its weight comes from renewable raw materials made from glucose from cereals, so its CO2 emissions are much lower than those made from traditional raw materials
.

With this lycra? With the introduction of Cord Fiber, INVISTA provides stretch fabric retailers and manufacturers with a spandex product choice
that impacts the overall life cycle analysis of fabrics and apparel.
In addition, the performance of the new fiber meets INVISTA's consistently high standards and technical specifications, so there is no need to redevelop, process or design the fabric
.

This new Lycra? FABRIC DEVELOPMENT
WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY SELECTED MEMBERS OF THE INVISTA ASIA LYCRA EXCHANGETM PROGRAM.
The project aims to further strengthen INVISTA's partnership
with these like-minded Asian fabric producers seeking greater market value.
INVISTA's advanced technology, well-established operating structure and abundant market resources will help members in the LYCRA EXCHANGETM program enhance their lasting market competitiveness and fully develop LYCRA HOPE.
Business opportunities
for branded products.

Arnaud Tandonnet, Global Sustainability Director, INVISTA Apparel Division, said: "Our Fiber and Fabric R&D organization has successfully produced this new fiber and evaluated its application
in fabrics.
We are planning to use it in commercial production
in Fall/Winter 2015 and Spring/Summer 2016.
When embarking on this new development plan, we very much hope to work hand in hand with all customers in the industry chain to jointly promote the sustainable development
of the textile and apparel industry.
(Zhou Tian)