Lycra brand owners Invista has teamed up with Garmon, a leading denim
finishing house, to debut a collection of knit denim concept garments.
Unveiled at the in Amsterdam, the collection integrates
fabrics made with Invista’s Lycra Hybrid technology together with Garmon’s
latest finishing techniques including chemical formulations assessed using
GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals, which allows companies to transparently
assess, compare and communicate information on chemical toxicity.
Invista global segment director for denim, Jean Hegedus said: “We are
very excited to demonstrate the finishing options available with Lycra
Hybrid technology. Knit denim, while growing, is still at the early stages
of development, and it’s important to understand best practices for wet and
dry processing. Given Garmon’s unique chemical processes and Italian
inspired design, we felt they would be the perfect company to help us with
this initiative.”
The collaboration is possible through the introduction of Invista’s
Lycra Hybrid technology, which enables mills to create denim fabrics that
combine the comfort and flexibility of a knit with the authentic aesthetics
and performance typically found in woven denim.
Garmon Chemicals chief marketing officer, Alberto De Conti, added: “We
are seeing a growing consumer desire for casual apparel that incorporates
both performance attributes and environmentally sound manufacturing
practices. The combination of knit denim containing Lycra Hybrid technology
and garment finishes using GreenScreen assessed chemical auxiliaries sparks
unique product attributes, as well as design and quality excellence.”
In addition to displaying the Lycra Hybrid concept collection at
Kingpins, Invista also debut two new warming technologies under the
Thermolite Pro brand, and feature the latest commercial fabrics with the
Lycra Beauty brand and LYCRAdualFX technology.
Image: Invista