Latest Invista looks at Denim by PV
Polymer and fibre manufacturer Invista is to showcase some of its latest innovations at Denim by PV, which takes place June 2-3 in Paris.
Its stand will present three distinct fabric themes: Super Stretch, Super Recovery and Super Comfort.
The Super Stretch category will focus on fabrics and garments made with Lycra. According to Jean Hegedus, the company’s global marketing director for denim, this category poses key challenges for mills and brands alike. “In talking with our customers, we have found the main difficulty with Super Stretch fabrics is achieving good fabric stability. Typically, as you increase stretch in fabrics, you also increase the tendency for higher growth and shrinkage,” Ms Hegedus says. To help address these issues, the company has worked with several mills to develop a solution by integrating Lycra fibre and Lycra T400 fibre in the same fabric. The Lycra fibre offers better stretch, while the Lycra T400 offers good stability.
