SUSTAINABILITY

Thought Leadership

Advancing Circularity

Together we can help create a more circular economy in the textile and apparel industry. We invite you to collaborate with us.

Explore sustainability topics

The LYCRA Company is hosting a series of eight online panel discussions featuring experts discussing critical sustainability issues facing the textile and apparel industry. Please bookmark this page to read new articles about each topic as they are published.

Meeting the Challenges of Decarbonization

Explore the steps our industry can make to achieve our collective goals for decarbonization.

Consumers' Understanding of Sustainability in Apparel

We commissioned an online study on consumer attitudes related to a variety of sustainability topics.

The Impact of Durability and Sustainability on Consumer Behavior

Experts discuss what they could mean to the future of the industry.

Poll: Experts Name Global Warming Top Challenge

See the results of our mini survey and discover the key sustainability issues companies are tackling.

Improving Industry Sustainability

We examine the industry’s waste problem, propose solutions, and reveal the results of a new survey.

Developing Durable, Sustainable Fabrics

Industry insiders discuss the challenges and tradeoffs in switching from fast to slow fashion.

Are Biodegradable Fibers Part of the Circular Economy?

Panelists explore opportunities and challenges they pose to achieving circularity.

Chemical recycling: the future is here

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of mechanical and chemical recycling.

How Apparel Can Play a Role in Attaining Paris Climate Goals

Panelists discuss the challenges in reaching net zero emissions.

Keep in the loop with LYCRA

At The LYCRA Company, we are committed to helping reduce the textile and apparel industry’s impact on our planet.

Our new fibers, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology made from 100% textile waste, are a step in the right direction. But we cannot tackle this problem alone.

Turning textile waste into new fibers is just the beginning. If we can link our little loop to others, then we can help start closing the circularity loop together.

Stay updated on The LYCRA Company’s latest advancements towards circularity.

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