Wilmington – The Lycra Company is showcasing its latest high-performance innovations for the next generation of outdoor, lifestyle, activewear and workwear textiles at this week’s Functional Fabric Fair in Portland.
Among the fibres on display is Coolmax CloakFX fibre for both knits and wovens, extending its moisture-management and sweat-concealment technology into new fabric categories.
Lycra Adaptiv and Lycra FiT400 fibres, each developed to address specific demands across outdoor and performance apparel, are also being featured.
Tara Maurer-Mackay, product category director – brand specialty products, The Lycra Company, said that the aim was to promote performance solutions for knit and woven applications that are designed “to meet the evolving needs of today’s modern consumer, bringing innovation to some of the most important opportunities across active, outdoor and performance apparel”.
“From moisture management and sweat concealment to lasting stretch, recovery and adaptive comfort, these technologies give mills and brands new ways to deliver the performance consumers expect while supporting a wide range of end uses,” she added.
Through its portfolio of brands, The Lycra Company works across the textile value chain to help mills, garment makers, and apparel brands address changing consumer expectations for comfort, fit, durability, protection and performance. A the booth, fabric samples will feature:
Coolmax CloakFX fibre – a breakthrough moisture management solution that helps mask the appearance of sweat with light-diffusing effects that is now available for knits and wovens.
Lycra Adaptiv fibre – a spandex polymer with a unique chemistry that is designed to deliver dynamic comfort, inclusive sizing, easier on-and-off wear, and a second-skin fit.
Lycra FiT400 fibre – a versatile solution for knits and wovens that combines two distinct polyester polymers, resulting in lasting stretch and recovery with moisture management benefits
The Lycra Company can be found at booths 829 and 831 where an interactive display will demonstrate the sweat-masking technology of Coolmax CloakFX fibre.
