SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable cooling performance

Choose fibers made from certified recycled resources

Consumers are growing increasingly concerned about the impact the apparel industry and their own shopping habits are having on the planet. That’s why The LYCRA Company, owner of the COOLMAX® brand, is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions to address critical needs in the industry.

Our quality fibers offer permanent performance benefits that don’t wash out. This built-in durability helps keep garments in use longer and out of landfills, which is more sustainable. In addition, all COOLMAX® brand fibers featuring the EcoMade name are made from recycled resources to appeal to consumers seeking sustainable fashion.

  • 35
    COOLMAX® brand products made from recycled resources
  • 30
    EcoMade fibers made from recycled PET bottles
  • 5
    EcoMade fiber made from 100% recycled textile waste

Create sustainable fashion

Every COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber we produce is made from recycled resources that offer the equivalent moisture-wicking performance as the virgin polymers they have replaced. Offer your customers cool, dry comfort with sustainability benefits:

COOLMAX® EcoMade fiber offers a choice of fibers made from 100% recycled textile waste or PET bottles

COOLMAX®  ALL SEASON EcoMade fiber is made from 100% recycled resources to offer year-round comfort

COOLMAX® freshFX® EcoMade fiber features a special additive that delivers long-lasting freshness to apparel

COOLMAX® EcoMade with NATURAL TOUCH™ fiber offers cooling performance and an authentic denim look

COOLMAX® PRO EcoMade fiber  offers advanced cooling performance for demanding conditions

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Sustainability

Sustainability matters to consumers

Studies have shown that consumer attitudes about sustainability are changing and this is helping to drive a more conscious economy:

81% expect brands to do the right thing

53% want to improve their footprint in the area of textile waste

68% think sustainability is in the top three most important issues impacting our world today

60% are willing to change shopping habits to reduce environmental impact


If you would like to attract customers interested in sustainable fashion, specify EcoMade products, which deliver the equivalent performance as fibers made from virgin polymers.

Source:  Edelman Trust Barometer 2020; Sustainability Study, June 2019, Mad Chatter; IBM Institute for Business Value

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Our sustainability approach

We care about the impact our business has on the planet. That’s why sustainability touches every aspect of our business. From developing sustainable products and our passion for manufacturing excellence and corporate responsibility, you can enjoy peace of mind when you work with us.

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