INVISTA news and archive

Inditex-backed Epoch Biodesign partners with Invista for recycled nylon 6,6

Madrid – British biotechnology company Epoch Biodesign, specialising in the enzymatic recycling of petroleum-derived plastic and textile waste, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Invista, one of the world's largest producers of nylon 6,6 and polypropylene and their derivatives. Primary goal of this alliance is to advance global...

Member

Fashion

Nylstar launches Meryl recycled yarns using Invista

European textile company Nylstar has introduced the new Meryl yarn, made by Invista, as part of the global strategy to provide circular economy solutions to the textile industry. Meryl yarn contains more than 50 percent of recycled content. Invista sources post-industrial nylon 6.6 material from its plant in Kingston, Canada, where fibres for...

Member

Business

Shandong Ruyi buys Invista's global Lycra business

China’s apparel and textile major Shandong Ruyi has announced the acquisition of Invista’s apparel & advanced textiles business. The purchased portfolio includes Lycra, Lycra HyFit, Lycra T400, L by Lycra, Coolmax, Thermolite, Elaspan, Supplex, Tactel, and Terathane. “We are thrilled to acquire The Lycra Company and will continue to invest in...

Member

Fashion

Best Pacific and Lycra unveil bra fabric finder technology

Best Pacific, one of the world’s leading providers of lingerie materials, has partnered with Lycra to launch new Bra Fabric Finder technology that helps consumers pick the perfect casual bra. The consumer-centric technology launched at the Paris Mode City Show and has been nicknamed the ‘BFF’, and offers the only casual bra fabric search...

Fashion

Hollister launches performance jeans collection

London - US retailer Hollister has introduced a new line of performance jeans for male and female teens that feature Invista’s Coolmax All Season technology and Lycra fibre designed for ‘year-round’ comfort and lasting fit. “At Hollister, denim is a part of our DNA and we continue to find ways to enhance the assortment,” said Kristin Scott,...

FeaturedMember

Fashion

How to solve the denim's industry problem with fit

London - Times are tough for fashion retailers, but even tougher for denim retailers as the denim market remains under pressure. Global denim sales are still on the rise, thanks to an increasing middle class in countries such as China - however a recent study from Euromonitor has revealed a slump in sales in the industry's core markets, Western...