First garments made
with the bio-derived
LYCRA® EcoMade fibre celebrate premiere in Italy
The LYCRA Company presented garments with the LYCRA® EcoMade fibre at Milano Unicae
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The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fibers and solutions for the apparel industry, presented its swimwear, underwear and athleisure innovations for the SS27 season at Milano Unica from 8-10 July 2025 in Milan. The company could be found here in the LYCRA® Brand Lounge in Hall 4 within the MarediModa area.
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Once again, center stage of the exhibition was taken by LYCRA® bio-derived EcoMade fibre, the world’s first renewable elastane fiber available at commercial scale, developed by The LYCRA Company. Made with 70% renewable materials including field corn, this new fibre offers a sustainable alternative to traditional elastane, delivering equivalent performance, comfort, and compatibility with existing fabric production processes - without the need for design or pattern adjustments.
Milano Unica will also mark the first public presentation in Italy of apparel made with bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre, showcasing the fibre's real-world applications.
The garments came from Carvico, the renowned Italian manufacturer of technical fabrics for sport and beachwear and warp knitting specialist, and Agolde, the premium American denim brand.
Swimwear made from Carvico fabric VITA Life with bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre (© The LYCRA Company)
“Seeing our partners turn bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fibre into high-quality fabrics and garments confirms that we are moving in the right direction. Innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand, and our mission is to deliver scalable solutions that combine performance, comfort, and environmental responsibility.”
LYCRA® is a trademark of The LYCRA Company.
Cover photo © The LYCRA Company.
Vita Life by Carvico
Carvico used its latest innovation, Vita Life, for its collection items. The revolutionary fabric represents a balance between performance and responsibility. It was developed without bisphenol and is made with fibres that consist of 70% biologically derived materials. In addition to sustainability, the performance is just right. The advanced fabric offers exceptional durability, comfort and versatility, while providing UV protection, chlorine resistance and excellent breathability. This makes it ideal for all kinds of activewear and athleisure applications.
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