The LYCRA Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Texhong International Group Limited to expand the use of renewable fiber solutions in China. The agreement covers the introduction of Renewable LYCRA® fiber with 30% plant-based content* into the core-spun yarn sector. The collaboration targets increased adoption of bio-derived materials within the textile industry.
The LYCRA Company, a provider of sustainable fiber solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited, a supplier of core-spun cotton textiles. Under the terms of the agreement, Texhong will act as the exclusive partner for The LYCRA Company in bringing Renewable LYCRA® fiber made with 30% plant-based content* to China’s core-spun yarn market.
The partnership is intended to support the integration of bio-derived spandex into textile manufacturing processes and expand its application across apparel and related sectors.
“This strategic partnership fully underscores The LYCRA Company’s leading capabilities in sustainable fiber innovation and industrial application,” says Jason Wang, vice president of Asia at The LYCRA Company. “Renewable LYCRA fiber already boasts a mature foundation for commercial adoption. The partnership with Texhong will further expand its industrial scale. By working closely with value chain partners, we aim to continuously drive the widespread adoption of lower impact, innovative materials across the textile industry.”
“Texhong has long been dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of high-value-added cotton textiles and core-spun yarn products,” says Zhou Xia, chief operating officer of Texhong. “Partnering with The LYCRA Company will bring new breakthroughs in bio-based material applications and further improve product sustainability. Together, we will jointly accelerate the innovation and market penetration of bio-derived core-spun yarn solutions.”
The Renewable LYCRA® fiber referenced in the agreement contains 30% renewable content, which is to be confirmed through third-party testing.