🎇 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎇 Every garment crafted from our fibers and celebrated for its enduring comfort and performance reflects the dedication of our incredible team at The LYCRA Company. From the innovative minds in our R&D labs to the skilled professionals in our manufacturing facilities and offices, their expertise and passion have fueled our success. Thanks to their hard work, our globally recognized brands continue to set the bar for comfort, innovation, and quality. We are grateful for everything our team does each and every day! #ThankYouTeam #EmployeeAppreciationDay #PoweredByPeople #LYCRA
The LYCRA Company
Textile Manufacturing
Wilmington, Delaware 34,791 followers
We innovate and produce exceptional fiber and technology solutions for the global apparel and personal care industries.
About us
The LYCRA Company innovates and produces exceptional fiber and technology solutions for the global apparel and hygiene industries. Our customers appreciate the value our globally recognized brands, innovative products, technical expertise, and unmatched marketing support adds to their products. While our company name is new, our legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA® fiber. Today, our advanced technologies deliver comfort and lasting performance benefits to clothing in virtually every apparel category, including ready-to-wear and denim, activewear and athleisure, lingerie and underwear, hosiery and socks, as well as swimwear. From fibers that keep your baby’s diapers snug, to the insulation in your sleeping bag that keeps you warm, we create products that help make life more comfortable. About Our Company Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The LYCRA Company owns the following leading consumer and trade brands: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX®, and TACTEL®. Company assets include over 1,000 patents and applications, over 2,300 registered trademarks and nearly 250 unique logos and brands. The LYCRA Company employs approximately 3,000 people in 31 offices, labs and manufacturing facilities located in 14 countries around the world.
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- Textile Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- synthetic fibers, man-made yarns, functional insulation and batting, textiles and fabrics, sustainable fibers, polyester fibers, spandex fibers, performance fibers, technical fibers, cooling fibers, warming fibers, fibres, branded fibers, synthetic fibers, hygiene and personal care solutions, stretch fibers, elastic fibers, textile and apparel industry, elastane fibres, and diaper fibers
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Centerville Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19808, US
Employees at The LYCRA Company
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Denise Sakuma
Leading The LYCRA Company’s brands and marketing communications to improve people’s lives through innovative solutions.
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Shawn M. Crowley
Technology Executive | Customer Success | SaaS | Enterprise Architecture | Solution Engineering
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Rene Vliex
Systems Analyst at The LYCRA Company
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Steve Stewart
Chief Innovation Officer at The LYCRA Company | Driving progress through innovation and sustainability to create more fulfilling experiences for our…
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Spanx has introduced an exciting innovation in shapewear: the SPANXshape™ Invisible Supima® Cotton collection. The brand combined Supima® Cotton, LYCRA® fiber, and applied single-layer Printed Power® shaping technology made with LYCRA FitSense® print technology to create something differentiated in the market—cotton shapewear with performance capabilities. See the collection: https://lnkd.in/ermas-vq Technology info: https://lnkd.in/ewBdwtaG
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📣 It's time for the latest episode of the 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 podcast! 🎙️ Women's National Team legend and Leslie's former teammate 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢'𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 talks with Leslie and Arielle about the origins of her competitive nature, mental health struggles after retiring from Olympic soccer, owning and operating a coffee shop in her college town, and her initial reservations about becoming a mother. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or click below to watch the episode on YouTube. 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 is proudly presented by 𝗟𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗔® 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 and lululemon. #LYCRA #lululemon #RedefinedPodcast #ListenNow #Podcast
Soccer Legend Heather O'Reilly on Being Defined by Winning, Mental Health, & American Ninja Warrior
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🚨 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 🚨 We're excited to showcase our innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for activewear, athleisure, sportswear, and more! Visit us at 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗪𝟬𝟵-𝟭𝟬 to discover how our cutting-edge products can elevate your collections while helping support a more sustainable future. 🌽 Don't miss a sneak peek at our 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗔® 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 made with QIRA launching later this year. See you there! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFXem_Hk #LYCRA #PerformanceDays #SustainableFashion #Innovation #TextileTechnology #Sustainability #Activewear #Athleisure #Sportswear
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The LYCRA Company reposted this
We're thrilled to unveil the Bodywear Collective again, a dedicated platform focusing on the latest fiber trends and functional fabrics in the bodywear sector, including swimwear, sports bras, leggings, yoga attire, shapewear, and underwear. This initiative, curated in collaboration with industry experts like Nichole de Carle of the London Contour Experts Group, aims to bridge the gap between established brands and emerging startups. Don't Miss the Panel Discussion: "Making a Splash in Swimwear..." Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Time: 09:30 – 10:30 CET Location: Expert Talk Stage, PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich Chris Williams, Lead Technical and Market Development Professional at The LYCRA Company Jake Howard, Director of Global Product Line Management at Bemis Associates Nichole De Carle, Founder of London Contour Experts Thorsten Traugott, VP at Coloro Join us to explore the future of bodywear and swimwear, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies. #PerformanceDays #BodywearCollective #Swimwear #Innovation #TextileIndustry
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📢 ICYMI: The latest episode of the 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 podcast has dropped! 🎙️ Professional volleyball player 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 joins Leslie and Arielle to discuss her athletic journey, how becoming a single mother with three kids empowered her, and coming out of retirement to play professionally again. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or click here to watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/eH9c-xJY 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 is proudly presented by 𝗟𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗔® 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 and lululemon. #LYCRA #lululemon #RedefinedPodcast #ListenNow #Podcast
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We are excited to return to 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 on March 5-6! Visit us at stand BW09-10 to preview bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber made with QIRA, which is launching later this year. We’ll also showcase a range of sustainable solutions made from renewable and recycled materials, including textile waste. Two team members are expanding our presence at the show by presenting an Expert Talk and participating in a Trend Talk panel we invite you to attend. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to connect with our experts at Performance Days. Set up an appointment now and learn more on our event page: https://lnkd.in/ex9QQcd3 #LYCRA #QIRA #PerformanceDays #FunctionalFabricFair #SustainableFashion #FiberInnovation
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⏰ It's time for the latest episode of the 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 podcast! 🎙️ Major League Baseball's 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗻𝗮𝗿 made history last year when the then-Oakland Athletics named her as their lead play-by-play announcer—the first woman ever to hold that position in MLB. This week, Jenny joins hosts Leslie Osborne and Arielle Houlihan to share her journey—growing up in a baseball family, stepping into the role right after having her first child, and navigating both praise and criticism from fans. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or click here to watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/eTYufDd3 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 is proudly presented by 𝗟𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗔® 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 and lululemon. #LYCRA #RedefinedPodcast #ListenNow #Podcast
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The LYCRA Company is introducing its new COOLMAX CORE fibre in India at Bharat Tex 2025 (Feb 14–17, New Delhi). This pre-dyed filament fibre, available in 25+ shades, enhances efficiency by eliminating fabric dyeing, reducing environmental impact. Designed for shirting, knitwear, and formalwear, it offers permanent moisture management for cooling comfort in demanding climates. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/deZFpB6g #Fibre2Fashion #apparel #textiles #fashion #textileindustry #f2fnews
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🚨 New episode alert: Shawn Johnson on Life Beyond Gymnastics In this inspiring episode of 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson sits down with hosts Leslie Osborne and Arielle Houlihan to discuss her incredible journey after gymnastics. From balancing her roles as a wife, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother to launching her exciting new venture with Beam Kids, Shawn shares valuable insights into how she’s redefining success off the mat. 🎧 Don’t miss Episode 5—available now wherever you listen to podcasts or watch it here: https://lnkd.in/emQH-apw 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 is proudly presented by 𝗟𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗔® 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 and lululemon. #LYCRA #RedefinedPodcast #ListenNow
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