Sustainability

Sustainable fiber and insulation solutions

Choose fibers made from certified recycled resources

Are you concerned about the impact the apparel industry is having on the planet? The LYCRA Company is. That’s why we continue to develop innovative solutions to address critical needs in the industry.

Each year, 100 billion garments are produced* increasing the amount of textile waste being generated. Read on to see how we’re helping to reduce waste, recycle resources, and offering businesses and consumers new ways to improve their ecological footprint.

*McKinsey and Company, 2016

  • 12
    THERMOLITE® products are made from recycled resources
  • 1
    EcoMade fiber made with 100% textile waste
  • 11
    EcoMade products made with recycled PET bottles

Create sustainable fashion

The THERMOLITE® brand offers several EcoMade products made from recycled resources to reduce waste going into landfills, while delivering lightweight warmth to consumers concerned about the environment.

Sustainable fibers:

THERMOLITE® EcoMade fiber Can be made from either 100% recycled PET bottles or 100% textile waste

THERMOLITE® EcoMade ALL SEASON fiber Is made from 100% recycled resources like PET bottles

Sustainable insulations:

THERMOLITE® EcoMade T-DOWN fiber Is a down alternative insulation made from 100% recycled PET bottles

THERMOLITE® EcoMade T3 fiber Enables you to specify the level of recycled content, but it must contain at least 35% recycled resources such as PET bottles.

Choose EcoMade solutions

What consumer say about sustainability

Studies have shown that consumer attitudes about sustainability are changing and this is helping to drive a more conscious economy:

81% Expect brands to do the right thing

53% Want to improve their footprint in the area of textile waste

68% Think sustainability is in the top three most important issues impacting our world today

60% Are willing to change shopping habits to reduce environmental impact

If you would like to attract customers interested in sustainable fashion, specify EcoMade products, which deliver the equivalent performance as fibers made from virgin polymers.

Source:   Edelman Trust Barometer 2020; Sustainability Study, June 2019, Mad Chatter; IBM Institute for Business Value