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Maidenform^® brand’s new shapewear collection, powered by The LYCRA Company’s latest innovation, LYCRA^® FitSense™ technology, has launched in the U.S. at Kohl’s stores, kohls.com and Maidenform.com. This revolutionary product delivers targeted support exactly where women need it most. The new shapewear collection provides an exceptional wearing experience that will help women across a range of sizes look, feel and be their best.

Cifra, an Italian company renowned for its production of Warp Knit Seamless (WKS™) apparel, presented its new “Thermo Project” collection at ISPO Munich in February. Made with WKS™ technology, the experimental seam-free apparel line generates high interest. The garments feature a blend of 44% THERMOLITE® technology to keep the wearer warm, quick drying properties, as well as 10% LYCRA® fiber to deliver lasting comfort and fit to keep the wearer moving freely.

On 24 February, retailers, trade press and industry insiders gathered for the 14th annual Sterne der Wäsche® Awards, the glamorous “Oscars” ceremony for intimate apparel and swimwear retailers in Germany. Congratulations to the winners of two LYCRA^® brand sponsored awards! Höptner Lingerie Styling Meer of Kirchheim and Schlier of Würzburg won this year’s prestigious LYCRA® brand prizes.

Long-time LYCRA® brand customer Liebaert, a Belgium-based producer of premium elastic fabrics and narrows, launched its new collection of EBC (Electronic Beam Control) Jacquard fabrics at Interfilière Paris in January. Liebaert’s EBC Jacquards are fine gauge performance fabrics powered by LYCRA® fiber that are ideal for intimates, sportswear and swimwear. The versatile fabrics have been either LYCRA® BEAUTY brand or LYCRA® SPORT brand certified depending on its intended end use.

Eurojersey made a hit at ISPO Munich on February 3-6. On their booth was showcased the Absolute Move collection of Sensitive® Fabrics for sports bras powered by LYCRA® SPORT technology. The entire line of innovative fabrics is LYCRA® SPORT PCE™ certified and provides active women with exceptional comfort, fit and support for a variety of activities. The collection was being promoted with a robust co-branded marketing program developed to raise awareness and drive foot traffic during the show.

The Denim Window in Amsterdam, which is the creation of denim expert Silvia Rancani, is hosting a Grand Opening celebration on 1 February 2019, which will feature denim inspirations for Spring/Summer 2020. The cozy, welcoming showroom will be the place to see what’s next in denim, with industry insiders connecting year-round through its special events, curated showcases, or by appointment. Silvia’s goal for The Denim Window is to inspire denim lovers and promote collaboration across the global supply chain.

This year LYCRA® brand celebrated 60 years of delivering lasting comfort, fit and performance to apparel. At a spectacular event in Shanghai that marked the anniversary, as well as the launch of a new phase of the LYCRA® MOVES YOU™ campaign, the BANDALOOP vertical dance troop dazzled spectators who also viewed collections that highlighted the range of innovative LYCRA® fiber products available today.

When it comes to hosiery, LYCRA® fiber has a solution for everybody and every body type. This includes the often overlooked plus size market. For far too long, curvy women with a flair for fashion have been frustrated by a lack of choice at retail compared to regular hosiery with its abundance of style and color choices. LYCRA® brand offers a portfolio of solutions to delight this consumer and meet her needs for lasting comfort, fit and more.

For the seventh consecutive year, LYCRA® brand collaborated with lululemon, the yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand, for the annual SeaWheeze festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. Held in late September, over 10,000 people attended the fun-filled event that included a half marathon, yoga classes, and a dance party. At check-in, participants visited an exclusive lululemon showcase store and a sports bra fitting analysis where they learned firsthand about the performance benefits LYCRA® fiber adds to the lululemon’s garments.