Swimwear brand switches to Renewable Lycra
French swimwear brand Chlore has chosen to make one of its best-sellers, the Saint Germain one-piece with graphic crisscrossing bands in the back, from Renewable Lycra Xtra Life. This version of the Lycra Company’s elastane yarn is engineered to better withstand chlorine and sun lotions. The brand has chosen a fabric made by Carvico and part of its popular Vita Life range. The Italian mill was one of the first to develop commercial fabrics made from the elastane yarn that can claim 70% renewable content.
Chlore co-founder Hélène Boulanger commented: “At Chlore, we have always believed that a product’s longevity is the foremost form of responsibility. With Renewable Lycra Xtra Life fibre, we are taking a new step forward by incorporating more renewable resources into our swimwear without compromising on the performance our customers expect.”
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