LYCRA and Texhong Partner to Scale Bio-Derived Spandex in China
Event summary
- The LYCRA Company and Texhong signed a strategic partnership to bring Renewable LYCRA® fiber with 30% plant-based content to China’s core-spun yarn sector.
- Renewable LYCRA® fiber claims up to 32% lower carbon emissions than fossil-derived alternatives, per a 2026 Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment.
- Texhong will exclusively use Renewable LYCRA® fiber in its core-spun yarn products, leveraging its established textile value chain.
- The partnership builds on nearly two decades of collaboration between the companies, including prior work on LYCRA® dualFX® fabric technology.
The big picture
This partnership marks a strategic push to mainstream bio-derived spandex in one of the world’s largest textile markets. The collaboration underscores growing industry pressure to reduce reliance on fossil-derived materials, with China’s core-spun yarn sector serving as a testing ground for scalable, lower-impact alternatives. The LYCRA Company’s focus on renewable content aligns with broader apparel industry shifts toward circularity and emissions reduction.
What we're watching
- Commercial Viability
- Whether Renewable LYCRA® fiber can maintain performance parity with fossil-derived alternatives while scaling production.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which bio-derived spandex gains traction among global apparel brands seeking sustainable materials.
- Regulatory Tailwinds
- How evolving carbon regulations may accelerate demand for lower-impact textile solutions.
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