The Lycra Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the global hygiene and apparel industries, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited (“Texhong”), one of the world’s largest suppliers of core-spun cotton textiles. As part of the agreement, Texhong will work exclusively with The Lycra Company to introduce the renewable Lycra® fiber with a plant content of 30 percent* into the Chinese core-spun yarn market. This collaboration aims to advance the adoption of bio-based elastane in the global apparel and textile industry.
The renewable Lycra® fiber with a 30 percent plant content is the latest achievement in The Lycra Company’s efforts to develop more sustainable materials. This new product, partly derived from industrial corn, is designed to retain the outstanding elasticity, comfort and durability of conventional Lycra® fiber made from fossil raw materials. Information from a recent Cradle-to-Gate assessment shows a reduction in CO₂ emissions of up to 32 percent** compared to Lycra® fibers made from fossil raw materials.
“This strategic partnership once again underscores The Lycra Company’s leading expertise in sustainable fiber innovation and industrial applications,” said Jason Wang, Vice President Asia, The Lycra Company. “The renewable Lycra® fiber already has a solid foundation for commercial use. The partnership with Texhong will further expand industrial volumes. By working closely with partners along the value chain, we aim to continually advance the widespread adoption of more environmentally friendly, innovative materials across the textile industry.”
Texhong will leverage its established textile value chain to develop customized core-spun yarn products made from renewable Lycra® fibers containing 30 percent plant-based ingredients. These products offer a holistic, sustainable solution ranging from bio-based raw materials to yarn production. In the future, the two companies will jointly drive innovation in the areas of bio-based spandex materials, yarn manufacturing and brand-specific end applications.
“Texhong has long been committed to the research, development and production of high value-added cotton textiles and core-spun yarns,” said Zhou Xia, Chief Operating Officer, Texhong. “The partnership with The Lycra Company will bring new breakthroughs in the application of bio-based materials and further improve product sustainability. Together we will drive innovation and market penetration of bio-based core-spun yarn solutions.”
Texhong has been using Lycra® brand fibers for nearly two decades and has worked with The Lycra Company on numerous technological advancements, including the patented Lycra® dualFX® fabric technology. The further deepening of this partnership reflects both companies’ shared commitment to technological advancement, operational synergies and sustainable development. It also underlines The Lycra Company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the textile value chain through continuous innovation.
*30 Proportion of renewable raw materials must be confirmed by independent third-party tests.
**Comparative Life Cycle Assessment: Lycra® fiber with bio-based PTMEG vs Lycra® fiber made with fossil PTMEG Ramboll, 2026.
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