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Materials Promote the Benefits of LYCRA® SPORT Technology to Consumers

Following the successful relaunch of the LYCRA® SPORT technology platform to its mill customers and trade partners, INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® brand, turned its attention to developing new retail merchandising tools to help brands and retailers drive consumer sales in stores and online. The kit materials are designed to educate consumers about the exceptional comfort, fit and support this technology delivers to stretch activewear.

INVISTA has entered into a definitive agreement with Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding to sell INVISTA’s Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, one of INVISTA’s four major business units.

INVISTA, owners of the LYCRA^® brand, along with Cone Denim and its parent company, International Textile Group (ITG), announced today that INVISTA has purchased Cone Denim’s and ITG’s dual core patent portfolio. The patent estate covers a broad variety of dual core yarns, fabrics, and garments made from those fabrics, which are sold in the U.S., China, and most recently, Europe. The purchase is effective immediately.

Swimwear Anywhere, Inc. has introduced sophisticated swimwear for brands Beach House and Coco Reef that incorporates LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber for a lasting fit and provides protection against numerous external elements such as chlorine, sunscreen and heat. A major trend in the swimwear industry today is the integration of performance fibers for added functionality.

NEW YORK (January 9, 2017) INVISTA, the longtime sponsor of the Kingpins New York, Amsterdam and Hong Kong shows has signed on to sponsor Kingpins’ latest show addition – the Kingpins China City Tour – in 2017.

INVISTA, an integrated producer of polymers and specialty fibers for apparel is showcasing the future of sports, athletics and leisurewear at INVISTA Rendez-Vous 2016 with a host of exciting new LYCRA® fiber products. Designed to highlight the latest innovations that enable INVISTA to create exciting opportunities for partners and value for consumers, the event is taking place in Shanghai from October 11-13 alongside China’s most influential textile event － Shanghai Intertextile Apparel Fabrics 2016.

London - At Moda this month, INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres and owner of the LYCRA® brand, will bring to life the future of athleisure with an innovative concept collection offering the ideal combination of style, performance and comfort.

INVISTA was recognized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for its outstanding performance in energy conservation. INVISTA earned the Energy Saving Award for its achievements in energy and resource efficiency at its China manufacturing sites, which produce spandex and nylon for use in apparel, air bags, carpet and more.