Wilmington, Del., United States:
The LYCRA Company, a world chief in creating revolutionary and sustainable fiber and know-how options for the attire and private care industries, at this time introduced that two workers might be presenting at the 61st Annual Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC). The occasion takes place from September 14-16 at Kulturhaus in Dornbirn, Austria.
“LYCRA® Anti-Slip fiber for High-Performance Wovens,“ is being offered in Hall A on September 14 at 2:20 p.m. CEST by Nicholas Kurland, senior R&D scientist, at The LYCRA Company. Seam slippage can have an effect on garment high quality and aesthetics and is without doubt one of the largest technical issues in stretch denim. It also can result in client dissatisfaction and product returns.
“In our ongoing efforts to help improve denim quality and solve pain points, we developed LYCRA® Anti-Slip fiber to reduce the puckering caused by seam slippage—especially after washing,” mentioned Kurland. “At the heart of this patent-pending solution is a unique filament structure and proprietary chemical composition that is engineered to increase the adhesive and frictional force between the surrounding fiber and LYCRA® fiber.”
The LYCRA Company’s sustainability director, Jean Hegedus, is presenting a lecture on “Scaling Recycled Fibers from Textile Waste.” She will focus on creating and commercializing two groundbreaking specialty polyester fibers launched in 2021: COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade applied sciences created from 100% textile waste. The presentation is a part of a panel that might be moderated by Dr. Alberto Ceria, senior functions growth skilled for The LYCRA Company. It will happen in Hall B on September 15 at 11:20 a.m.
“COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade technologies are made from 100% pre-consumer textile waste collected from cutting room floors,” mentioned Hegedus. “These cooling and warming fibers help address the issue of textile waste, significantly reduce environmental impact, and help set the stage for circularity in the future.”
About The LYCRA Company
The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and know-how options for the attire and private care industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The LYCRA Company is acknowledged worldwide for its revolutionary merchandise, technical experience, sustainable options, and unmatched advertising help. The LYCRA Company owns main client and commerce manufacturers: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX®, and TACTEL®. The LYCRA Company’s legacy stretches again to 1958 with the invention of the unique spandex yarn, LYCRA® fiber. Today, The LYCRA Company focuses on including worth to its clients’ merchandise by creating distinctive improvements designed to satisfy the patron’s want for consolation and lasting efficiency. For extra info, go to www.thelycracompany.com.
About the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress
After being digital for 2 years, this scientific convention is being held in individual in Dornbirn, Austria, with over 400 attendees representing greater than 200 corporations and institutes worldwide. One hundred expert-led lectures and panels run in parallel in three lecture halls. These occasions might be recorded and accessible for 2 weeks after the GFC for anybody unable to attend in individual. For present info, go to dornbirn-gfc.com.
LYCRA®, COOLMAX®, and THERMOLITE® are logos of The LYCRA Company.
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