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Sustainability Developing Durable, Sustainable Fabrics: Challenges and Tradeoffs
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Previous topics included steps to attaining the Paris Climate Agreement’s goals, using mechanical versus chemical methods to create recycled fibers, and debating the circularity of biodegradable fibers. For the fourth topic, 32 panelists discussed garment durability.
The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of global panel discussions with apparel industry experts on critical sustainability issues facing the sector. Previous topics included steps to attaining the Paris Climate Agreement’s goals, using mechanical versus chemical methods to create recycled fibers, and debating the circularity of biodegradable fibers. For the fourth topic, 32 panelists discussed garment durability.
Are Biodegradable Fibers Part of the Circular Economy?
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
As one of the largest industries in the world, the textile and apparel industry has a substantial impact on the environment. Studies show that the current system of manufacturing and distribution operates almost entirely on a linear model. And most clothing is used for only short periods before finding its way into landfills or being incinerated.
As one of the largest industries in the world, the textile and apparel industry has a substantial impact on the environment. Studies show that the current system of manufacturing and distribution operates almost entirely on a linear model. And most clothing is used for only short periods before finding its way into landfills or being incinerated.
Sustainability Chemical recycling: the future is here
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
As apparel brands and manufacturers strive to meet industry sustainability standards, they can’t lose sight of the advances currently being made in the recycling process, and how to take advantage of them.
As apparel brands and manufacturers strive to meet industry sustainability standards, they can’t lose sight of the advances currently being made in the recycling process, and how to take advantage of them.
Collaboration LYCRA® ADAPTIV Fiber Helps Pompea Deliver ‘Real Comfort’ Through Underwear and Hosiery
Pompea is the first company in Europe to adopt LYCRAⓇ ADAPTIV fiber, a groundbreaking new fiber from The LYCRA Company that’s used in stretch activewear and athleisure apparel, hosiery and socks, intimate apparel and underwear.
Sustainability How Apparel Can Play a Role in Attaining Paris Climate Goals
By Jean Hegedus, Sustainability Director, The LYCRA Company
This is the first in a series of articles that The LYCRA Company is publishing on key sustainability issues facing the industry. Please bookmark our Sustainability Thought Leadership page to read new content when it is published. In today’s article, we will explore key needs, drivers, and even points of friction that may impact the industry’s ability to achieve its sustainability commitments.
This is the first in a series of articles that The LYCRA Company is publishing on key sustainability issues facing the industry. Please bookmark our Sustainability Thought Leadership page to read new content when it is published. In today’s article, we will explore key needs, drivers, and even points of friction that may impact the industry’s ability to achieve its sustainability commitments.