Invista presents Lycra Sport at ispo
Fibre manufacturer Invista is to introduce its Lycra Sport concept to the European market at ispo, which runs February 7-10 in Munich.
According to Invista, years of research and development involving its network of textile labs have gone into the development of Lycra Sport. To qualify, a fabric must pass minimum standards related to Lycra fibre content, fabric weight, recovery power, bi-directional elongation, fabric set and fabric shrinkage. A Lycra Sport fabric hangtag on a garment will inform customers that the fabric not only stretches, but also meets other important performance parameters. The fabric programme is also available for sport socks that meet the company’s standards for foot-hugging power and lasting fit.
Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, marketing accounts director for activewear and outdoor, said: “We are very excited about continuing our launch journey with Lycra Sport fabric and showcasing Invista’s latest technology at ispo this year. From last summer to where we are at the beginning of 2010, the brand is going from strength to strength and we are incredibly proud to share this development with the European markets.”
