LYCRA Dual Comfort technology, a sustainable innovation that combines comfortable stretch and cooling comfort with long-lasting shape retention, was initially launched for wovens and Ready-To-Wear (RTW) in February and is now also available for Denim. These functional performance benefits come from new LYCRA T400 A EcoMade fibre, the fabric’s sole stretch fibre. This fibre contains both recycled and renewable content for reduced impact compared to virgin fibres.

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fibre and technology solutions for apparel and personal care industries, has introduced LYCRA Dual Comfort technology for denim at Bluezone in Munich. In addition fabric samples and garments made with LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre and other industry-leading denim fibres and sustainable solutions were also on display.

Fabrics made with LYCRA Dual Comfort technology are more resilient than comparable fabrics made from 100 per cent cotton, which helps apparel last longer. Garments made with LYCRA Dual Comfort technology can be branded with LYCRA XTRA LIFE. They also qualify for COOLMAX branding.

“Denim is our reliable companion all-day long – for work, leisure and after work. With LYCRA Dual Comfort technology, we now can have jeans made from sustainable fabrics that provide the freedom to move, with cooling comfort and moisture wicking properties – wherever we go, whatever we do,” said Silvia Toledo, senior strategic account manager, The LYCRA Company.

And as consumers are looking for denim that not only looks good but feels good and adapts to their shape, LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre is made from a revolutionary patent-pending polymer with a unique chemistry that adapts proactively to meet the wearer’s needs. At rest, the polymer adapts its holding force to provide the right fit, shape, and control. When in motion, the polymer adapts its elastic modulus to provide improved comfort and a second-skin effect that allows the garment to stay in place. As a result, jeans made with LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre are easy to put on and take off and offer a wider fit window that promotes size inclusivity, the company said in a press release.

“The apparel industry is seeking sustainable solutions and LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre can help consumers keep garments longer, even if their weight and size fluctuates,” said Silvia Toledo, senior strategic account manager, The LYCRA Company. “Extending the lifespan of clothing is more sustainable because it reduces the need for raw materials to make new clothes, and can therefore help reduce carbon, waste, and water footprints.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)