This year, the material maker began manufacturing LYCRA® EcoMade made with Qira®, a dent corn-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) produced by Qore. Per a screening life cycle assessment, this ingredient ...

includes leggings, top, and jumpsuit that are made with bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber, providing exceptional comfort, fit, and flexibility with the added benefit of being a more sustainable fiber.

Bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber won two ISPO Textrends Awards for Fall/Winter 2026/27. In the fibers and insulation category, this renewable elastane won a“ Top 5 Award ,” and a garment made ...