Category: FABRICS
Country: Germany
By Maria Cristina Pavarini
20th October, 2025
Hyosung TNC, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of elastane, and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers, have partnered to launch a new yoga fabric collection that blends certified low-impact performance fibers designed for modern movement apparel.
The new collection will make its debut at Performance Days Munich, the specialized fabric trade show taking place in Munich on October 29-30. For the occasion, both Hyosung TNC and Lenzing will showcase a yoga inspired concept garment range designed by Hyosung TNCs Fashion Design Center, made with various blends of Lenzing’s Tencel and Lenzing Ecovero made with Refibra technology and Hyosung TNC’s certified Regen Bio Elastane partly made with renewable resources, 100% recycled Regen Elastane, and Creora Color+ Elastane.
“I truly believe that the future of performance textiles lies in collaborative innovation. Our partnership with Hyosung TNC beautifully illustrates this idea, exemplifying how material innovation and cross-industry collaboration can accelerate the transition to bio-based, traceable, and scalable alternatives—delivering on both technical excellence and environmental responsibility," said Nicole Schram, Lenzing’s head of Global Technical Development.
“They bring years of expertise in elastane, while we contribute our innovative cellulosic fibers. What really excites me is how we’re both reimagining material science with a focus on sustainability. With this yoga collection, we’re showing how working together can accelerate the entire industry toward resource-efficient practices,” she added.
“We’ve had many brand partners approach us looking for a sustainably made elastane that would help them tell a fully biobased material story,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, global sustainability director—textiles, Hyosung.
“We believe our Regen Bio Elastane uniquely pairs with Lenzing’s luxurious wood-based fibers to create this perfect sustainable solution. Collaborative partnerships are essential as the textile industry strives for innovative and high-performance solutions across the value chain to meet brand and consumer sustainability objectives,” he added.
On October 30th, on the second day of the show, at 2PM in the Performance Days Circularity Zone, Lenzing will moderate a panel discussion titled “Power of Collaboration–Driving Sustainable Innovation through Strategic Partnerships” joined by Simon Whitmarsh-Knight and other speakers including Lenzing.
Also at Performance Days, Hyosung TNC will highlight its expanded Regen Bio Elastane range made of renewable content and inform attendees on the transition of the fiber’s feedstock--from corn to sugarcane--,which enables lower carbon emissions without sacrificing performance.
Hyosung announced its partnership with sustainable materials leader Geno to produce Bio-BDO derived from sugarcane, powered by Geno’s proprietary BDO technology, at its Vietnam plant. This initiative is under development, with the potential of producing up to 50,000 tons of bio-BDO by the end of 2026.
“For the first time, the industry will have an integrated supply of bio-based elastane in one region, from raw material to fiber,” added Simon Whitmarsh-Knight. “This means faster market delivery, shorter development times, and a stronger supply chain for partners,” he added.
The company has also joined the Vive Sustainable Supply Program to ensure full traceability and transparency from sugarcane farms to fiber production. Robin Cooper, Vive's senior manager of Regenerative Agriculture, and Simon Whitmarsh-Knight will participate in a workshop on October 29th, on the first day of Performance Days, at 4PM titled “Hyosung TNC’s Regen Bio Elastane: Advancing Circularity and Traceability with the Vive Platform.”
The seminar will explore Hyosung’s Regen Bio elastane initiative, focusing on the shift in feedstock from corn to sugarcane. It will outline the environmental benefits and verification of raw material traceability through the Vive Program.
Courtesy: the-spin-off.com
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