The Lycra will introduce latest spandex fibre at IDEA 19

Converting to T859 fibre offers manufacturers of diapers, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products significant cost savings, according to a press release by the company. In addition, companies will get the following benefits: the fibre cuts overall elastic consumption by approximately 20 per cent; delivers more meters per kilogram of fibre by replacing heavier decitex with lighter decitex which leads to fewer package-to-package transfers; fewer package transfers would result in increased diaper line uptime; decreases amount of product handling and warehouse space required; produces a more environmentally-friendly product with a smaller carbon footprint; reduces emissions and transportation costs through regional product sourcing.

A patent application has been filed for T859 Lycra HyFit fibre, which is being manufactured in Waynesboro, Virginia before production rolls out to global facilities. Product samples will be available in each region so that customers may begin their own evaluation and qualification process. As with all Lycra brand fibres, this innovation is backed by unmatched technical support that helps diaper manufacturers keep their operations running efficiently.

“The Lycra Company is committed to advancing the hygiene industry by innovating products that meet the consumer’s need for exceptional comfort and fit while also helping our customers achieve their goals,” said Scott Blackadar, president, personal care of The Lycra. “We developed T859 Lycra HyFit fibre to help manufacturers reduce their operating costs and carbon footprint without sacrificing a garment’s quality or performance, or the consumer’s wearing experience.”

The Lycra HyFit booth at IDEA 19 will be a place to discover everything new about the hygiene industry’s leading stretch fibre brand—from its logo, website and ‘Making Waves’ marketing campaign to the new company behind it all—The Lycra Company. On January 31, 2019, Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding purchased Invista’s apparel & advanced textiles business unit, which now operates as an independent subsidiary of one of the leading textile and apparel companies in China.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The Lycra Company is recognised worldwide for its innovative products, technical expertise, and unmatched marketing support. The Lycra Company owns leading consumer and trade brands: Lycra, Lycra HyFit, Lycra T400, L by Lycra, Coolmax, Thermolite, Elaspan, Supplex, Tactel, and Terathane. While The Lycra Company’s legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, Lycra fibre. (PC)

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