THERMOLITE® ECOMADE INSULATION
A unique performance insulation made from blends of 85% textile waste and rPET bottles
Why choose this insulation?
The challenge:
The active outdoor consumer is increasingly concerned about sustainability and the apparel industry’s impact on the planet. How can you create durable cold weather apparel and gear made with high- performance insulation offering outstanding lightweight warmth and unparalleled sustainability credentials?
The solution:
THERMOLITE® EcoMade insulation contains textile waste and is a unique construction and fiber recipe designed to meet this need and lead the industry. Currently available in thin-loft and mid-loft battings to suit a wide variety of applications, this insulation contains ≥ 85% of recycled fibers (≥ 50% made from PET bottles and ≥ 35% made from textile waste). In addition, its warmth per unit weight and other insulation characteristics meet the industry’s highest expectations.
Consumer Benefits
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Provides high performance lightweight warmth and dries faster than down
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Has excellent packability and recovery
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Creates sustainable fashion and performance gear made from ≥ 85% recycled resources
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Has outstanding durability with permanent performance benefits
Brand & retailer benefits
- Create lightweight performance garments that keep the wearer warm
- Available in thin-loft and mid-loft to suit a variety of applications
- Made from textile waste and recycled PET bottles to reduce waste
- Contains differentiated recycled fibers with outstanding CLO warmth per unit weight values
- Drive sell-through by improving consumer experience and ordering THERMOLITE® brand hangtags
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Accessories
- Activewear
- Bedding
- Outerwear
- Sleeping bags
THERMOLITE® EcoMade insulation
See how our products like this one, made from 100% textile waste are helping to set the stage for circularity in the apparel industry.
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help remove purchase barriers by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
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THERMOLITE® EcoMade T3 technology
Offers sustainable lightweight warmth with a minimum of 35% recycled resources
Why choose this technology?
The challenge:
Consumers are growing more concerned about the environmental impact their purchases are having on the planet. Now more than ever, they’re searching for garments, gear and accessories that contain environmentally-responsible and recycled resources. They also desire versatile garments with technical performance benefits suitable for a range of cold weather activities.
The solution:
Consumers can feel good about selecting products made with THERMOLITE® EcoMade T3 technology, which contains a minimum of 35% recycled resources and offers a higher warmth-to-weight ratio. This insulation is breathable, water resistant, dries quickly, and provides sustained lightweight warmth for enhanced wearer comfort.
Consumer benefits
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Provides insulation that is warm, lightweight, soft and breathable
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Delivers good packability, recovery, and is quick drying
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Enjoy a sustainable product containing fibers made with recycled PET bottles
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Offers outstanding wash durability, benefits last the lifetime of the garment
Brand & retailer benefits
- Offer sustainable, high-performance active outdoor wear
- Tailor the level of recycled content to suit consumer needs
- Order free THERMOLITE® brand hangtags to drive sell-through
- Build brand loyalty with permanent performance benefits
Mill benefits
- Has GRS certification and meets stringent quality standards
- Enjoy fiber uniformity regardless of supply source
- Attract new brands by offering a minimum of 35% recycled content
- Certify your insulation to enable customers to order free hangtags
Eligible garment categories
- Activewear
- Outerwear
- Sleeping bags
Categories
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
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THERMOLITE® EcoMade T‑DOWN technology
An eco-friendly, sustainable alternative to down insulation
Why choose this technology?
The challenge:
Many outdoor enthusiasts and eco-conscious consumers are seeking more sustainable down alternative insulations for their high-performance cold weather outdoor gear. These consumers desire synthetic fill that has the performance of down, without its drawbacks like high cost or heat loss when wet.
The solution:
THERMOLITE® EcoMade T-DOWN technology is made from 100% recycled PET bottles. This 500 fill power synthetic insulation offers several advantages over down: higher loft, better moisture resistance, warmer when wet, and dries faster. This technology is also breathable, soft and lofty with an excellent hand, and offers high compressibility (packable) with rapid recovery power.
Consumer benefits
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Provides excellent lightweight warmth and softness, even when wet
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Packs down small, recovers quickly and dries faster than down
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Experience a responsible alternative to down made with 100% recycled PET bottles
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Offers excellent wash durability, benefits last the lifetime of the garment
Brand & retailer benefits
- Offers better performance than down insulation at lower cost
- Has 500 Fill Power to ensure high thermal performance
- Order free THERMOLITE® brand hangtags to increase sell-through
- Build brand loyalty with permanent performance benefits
Benefits
Mill benefits
- Made with differentiated recycled fibers for improved CLO values
- Offer customers a sustainable down alternative at lower cost
- Achieved GRS certification to ensure product integrity
- Certify your fabrics to enable customers to order free hangtags
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Activewear
- Bedding
- Outerwear
- Sleeping bags
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
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THERMOLITE® EcoMade ALL SEASON technology
Offer year-round comfort with 100% recycled resources
Why choose this technology?
The challenge:
Savvy, eco-conscious consumers are becoming more interested in what’s inside their clothes. Are the ingredients sustainable? Do they add value and performance benefits that meet my needs? Many consumers are now opting to invest in high-quality garments that are more versatile, sustainable, and durable to reduce the ecological impact of their purchase.
The solution:
THERMOLITE® EcoMade ALL SEASON technology is engineered to meet this consumer’s needs. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled resources, this polyester fiber is designed to provide year-round comfort to many types of apparel. This versatile fiber helps the wearer stay warm when it’s cool and cool when it’s warm by using an innovative combination of fibers.
Consumer Benefits
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Provides insulation for lightweight warmth on cold days
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Helps keep you cool and dry on hot days or while being active
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Enjoy a sustainable product containing fibers made with 100% recycled resources
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Experience performance benefits that last the lifespan of a garment
Brand & retailer benefits
- Create versatile garments with in-demand performance benefits
- Combine sustainable and technical fibers for added value
- Build brand loyalty with lasting cooling and warming technology
- Order free THERMOLITE® brand hangtags to increase sell-through
Benefits
Mill benefits
- Provides good fabric stability and air permeability
- Drive sales by offering innovative fabrics with high-tech benefits
- Ensure consistent high performance with fabric certification
- Certify your fabrics to enable customers to order free hangtags
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Activewear
- Bedding
- Denim
- Outerwear
- Socks
- Workwear
Categories
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
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THERMOLITE® FAR INFRARED technology
FIR fibers generate gentle warmth for feet
Why choose this technology?
The challenge:
Increasingly, consumers are demanding more from their socks. They want high-tech performance benefits that help garments dry quickly, keep feet warm without thick socks and layering, and stretch to fit great.
The solution:
THERMOLITE® FAR INFRARED technology has been developed to help knitters, brands and retailers meet the growing need for high-tech warming performance in everyday socks and hosiery too. When knit into legwear, our proprietary far infrared (FIR) fibers use the body’s own infrared energy to generate heat. The garment retains gentle warmth to help consumer’s legs and feet stay comfortable longer in cold weather.
Consumer benefits
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Uses the body’s own infrared energy to enhance warmth
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Keeps the wearer warmer than traditional heavier hosiery or socks
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Offers quick drying performance to keep you comfortable
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Experience performance benefits that last the lifespan of the garment
Brand & retailer benefits
- Create versatile, lightweight everyday socks and hosiery that offer all-day comfort
- Wicks and evaporates moisture three times faster than cotton
- Eliminates spandex (elastane) grin-through and glitter
- Build brand loyalty with permanent performance benefits
Benefits
Mill benefits
- Create socks and tights that deliver a new standard in lightweight warmth
- Knit using standard hosiery equipment
- Spun-dyed black fiber eliminates the need for dyeing
- Certify your garments to enable customers to order free hangtags
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Hosiery
- Socks
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your garments tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more products you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
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THERMOLITE® EcoMade Technology
High performing insulating fibers
Why Choose This Technology?
The challenge:
Many consumers are concerned about the impact the apparel industry is having on the planet and are looking for sustainable fashion made with recycled resources to reduce the environmental impact of their clothing purchases.
The solution:
THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology provides lightweight warmth for all activities. Constructed with functional, insulating hollow fibers that last, this technology can be used in apparel and non-apparel products. In addition, eco-conscious consumers will appreciate that these fibers can be made with either 100% recycled PET bottles or 100% textile waste.
CLOTHES AND TEXTILE WASTE ARE CATCHING UP WITH US
Introducing New THERMOLITE® EcoMade Fibers Made From 100% Textile Waste
For the first time ever, The LYCRA Company launches a warming performance solution made from textile waste under their iconic THERMOLITE® EcoMade brand.
CLOTHES AND TEXTILE WASTE ARE CATCHING UP WITH US
Saved from Landfills for a Greater Purpose
Using 100% textile waste as input to make commercial performance fibers, creating the beginning of a circular system.
CLOTHES AND TEXTILE WASTE ARE CATCHING UP WITH US
Future Partnering with Brands and Retailers on Closing the Loop
In the future, The LYCRA Company hopes to work with third parties to take back garments and fabric scraps, thus minimizing waste.
THERMOLITE® ECOMADE INSULATIONS MADE FROM TEXTILE WASTE: SHAPING THE FUTURE
Industry Leadership: A Vision
Consistently with our strong and unique circularity vision, our design principle is based on constantly benchmarking competitive products to deliver equal or superior performance with unique sustainability credentials. Our products are designed with high recycled content in mind with GRS certification and low BPA benefits (<1PPM level).
- Battings: TW50-TL & TW50-ML
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Thin-loft and mid-loft non-woven battings are made with ≥ 85% of recycled fibers, including ≥ 50% made from 100% Textile Waste and ≥ 35% made from 100% plastic bottles
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Blown Insulation: TW100D
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Fiber fill insulations are made from 100% recycled blown fibers from 100% Textile Waste
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THERMOLITE® ECOMADE INSULATIONS MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES
A Unique Technology that Makes New Fibers
THERMOLITE® brand has a complete range of high-performance batting and blown insulations made from GRS certified fibers made from recycled PET bottles.
- Battings: T3
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Non-woven battings are made with ≥ 35% recycled fibers made from used plastic bottles.
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Battings: T3 Plus
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Non-woven battings are made with ≥ 85% recycled fibers made from used plastic bottles.
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- Blown Insulation: T-Down
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Fiber fill insulations are made from 100% recycled blown fibers sourced from 100% used plastic bottles
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From PET Bottles to Clothes
Go inside the fabric to see how this sustainable warming fiber made from 100% recycled PET bottles works.
THERMOLITE® ECOMADE BRAND SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT WARMING BRANDED TECHNOLOGIES
What is THERMOLITE® Technology?
THERMOLITE® EcoMade Brand technologies, a family of sustainable polyester fibers made from 100% textile waste or 100% recycled plastic bottles, are designed to deliver permanent lightweight warmth to all types of activities, garments and accessories, and consumer needs.
The warming solution consumers want.
Key consumer expectations:
- WARM: Functional fabric, keeps me warm
- FEELS GOOD: Lightweight, feels like a second skin
- DURABILITY: Long-lasting durable performance fabric
- VERSATILITY: Can wear for different activities and occasions
- SUSTAINABILITY: Made with 100% recycled fibers for reduced environmental impact
THERMOLITE® ECOMADE BRAND SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT WARMING BRANDED TECHNOLOGIES
Strong Brand Recognition
HIGH RECOGNITION:
- By consumers who associate it with the key activewear need of warming
7 OUT OF 10:
- Are likely to purchase garments made with THERMOLITE® technology
6 OUT OF 10:
- Are more likely to purchase garment with THERMOLITE® technology versus generic
8 OUT OF 10:
- Are willing to pay premium for a garment made with THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology
THERMOLITE® ECOMADE BRAND SUSTAINABLE LIGHTWEIGHT WARMING BRANDED TECHNOLOGIES
Proven Performance Through Stringent Fabric Standards and Testing
THERMAL COMFORT TESTING:
- Unique, proprietary tests ensure excellent warming properties supported by dry time breathability, packability and other custom tests.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP:
- A stringent and rigorous testing you can rely on for the performance assurance that results from our certification process.
BUILT-IN DURABILITY:
- Fiber-based technology creates long-lasting performance.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Class 1 Appendix 6 and Global Recycle Standard (GRS).
Benefits of THERMOLITE® Technology
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Provides lightweight warmth with less bulk and weight
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Delivers dependable warming performance for all activities
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Enjoy a sustainable product containing fibers made with 100% recycled resources
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Experience the long-lasting performance of this technology
Brand & Retailer Benefits
- Create lightweight, flexible garments that help keep the wearer warm
- Use in RTW apparel or as insulation for jackets and sleeping bags
- Offer sustainable clothes made from 100% recycled textiles or PET bottles
- Reduces CO2 emissions by 25% vs. virgin counterparts (applicable to our 100% textile waste offering) - Compared with the conventional polyester production with non-renewable resources, this technology reduces the impact on the environment, Intertek, 2017, Product Environmental Footprint Comparison Report for Recycled Polyester Chips and Virgin Chips, Semi-dull
- Increase your value proposition with sustainable performance
- Build brand loyalty with the permanent warming performance
- Leverage our strong global brand recognition to attract consumers who value our quality warming solutions
- Suitable for a broad range of garment types that meet consumer needs
- Choosing fibers made from textile waste helps those with a circular economy goal work towards achieving it
- Order free THERMOLITE® brand hangtags to drive sell-through
Benefits
Mill Benefits
- Drive sales by offering sustainable fabrics with high-tech benefits
- Ensure consistent high performance with fabric certification
- Certify your fabrics to enable customers to order free hangtags
- Order THERMOLITE® CORE technology for a virgin fiber equivalent
Benefits
Eligible Garment Categories
- Accessories
- Activewear
- Denim
- Outerwear
- Ready-to-wear
- Seamless
- Sleeping bags
- Socks
- Underwear
- Workwear
Boost Your Brand Power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
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A New Use for Textile Waste
THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology made from 100% textile waste is our first-ever warming performance fiber made from cutting room scraps that would otherwise go to a landfill or be incinerated. See how this sustainable solution reduces waste and help us help the planet.
How THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology made from 100% textile waste works
A Step Towards Circularity
This webinar focuses on COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers, which are now being made from 100% textile waste, and includes a discussion on the following topics: how these new products are made and how they differ from existing products, as well as how this new technology can help you meet your sustainability goals.
How THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology made from 100% recycled PET works
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THERMOLITE® INFRARED technology
Raises garment temperature in infrared light
Why choose this technology?
The challenge:
Today’s consumers are looking for high-tech performance benefits, originally found in activewear or outerwear, to enhance their everyday apparel and provide greater comfort in cold weather.
The solution:
Garments made with THERMOLITE® INFRARED technology increase their temperature when exposed to solar or artificial light. This innovative fiber uses near infrared yarns with proprietary additives to transform the energy of near infrared rays into heat the wearer can feel. In addition, the system’s integrated high-quality insulation traps air and minimizes heat loss for enhanced comfort in cold temperatures.
Consumer benefits
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Solar or light activated technology raises the temperature of the garment
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Special fibers that trap air and hold warmth
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Offers quick drying performance to keep you comfortable
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Experience performance benefits that last the lifespan of a garment
Brand & retailer benefits
- Create versatile garments with unique aesthetics
- Adds enhanced thermal performance to apparel
- Build brand loyalty with permanent performance benefits
- Order free THERMOLITE® PRO hangtags to increase sell-through
Benefits
Mill benefits
- Create versatile garments with unique aesthetics
- Adds enhanced thermal performance to apparel
- Build brand loyalty with permanent performance benefits
- Order free THERMOLITE® PRO hangtags to increase sell-through
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Activewear
- Denim
- Outerwear
- Workwear
Categories
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help drive purchase interest by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
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