{"id":116639,"date":"2022-10-07T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=116639"},"modified":"2022-10-05T15:46:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T13:46:42","slug":"the-lycra-company-announces-collaboration-with-qore-to-use-qira-for-next-generation-bio-derived-lycra-fiber-at-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/the-lycra-company-announces-collaboration-with-qore-to-use-qira-for-next-generation-bio-derived-lycra-fiber-at-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"The LYCRA Company Announces Collaboration with Qore\u00ae to use QIRA\u00ae for Next Generation Bio-Derived LYCRA\u00ae Fiber at Scale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The LYCRA Company<\/a>, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Qore\u00ae<\/a> to enable the world\u2019s first large-scale commercial production of bio-derived spandex using QIRA\u00ae, the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO), as one of its main ingredients. This will result in 70% of the LYCRA\u00ae fiber content being derived from annually renewable feedstock. This change could potentially reduce the carbon footprint of LYCRA\u00ae fiber by up to 44%* versus equivalent product made from fossil-based resources, while maintaining the same high-quality performance parameters of traditional LYCRA\u00ae fiber<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

QIRA\u00ae will be produced at Cargill\u2019s biotechnology campus<\/a> and corn refining operation in Eddyville, Iowa. The facility, which is currently being built, will commence operations in 2024. The first renewable LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae will be produced at The LYCRA Company\u2019s Tuas, Singapore manufacturing site in 2024. The LYCRA Company is currently seeking commitments with brand and retail customers who are pursuing bio-derived solutions for their apparel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs part of our sustainability goals, we are committed to delivering products that support a more circular economy while helping our apparel and personal care customers reduce their footprint,\u201d said Julien Born, CEO of The LYCRA Company<\/strong>. \u201cWe are especially pleased to collaborate with Qore\u00ae, a company that shares our vision for innovative, sustainable solutions. Their expertise in operating fermentation processes and understanding of the chemical value chains makes them the ideal partner to help develop a bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber at commercial scale.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cWe are proud to partner with The LYCRA Company on bringing this sustainable material solution to the market. This collaboration demonstrates that QIRA\u00ae directly replaces conventional BDO and thus significantly improves the fiber\u2019s sustainability profile,\u201d said Jon Veldhouse, CEO of Qore\u00ae<\/strong>. \u201cQIRA\u00ae is an innovative platform chemical that can be used in various applications across industries.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The first generation of renewable LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae will use feedstock from field corn grown by Iowa farmers and will enable a significant reduction in CO2 footprint. In addition to replacing a finite resource with an annually renewable one, another benefit for mills, brands and retailers is that there is no change in fiber performance, eliminating the need for any re-engineering of fabrics, patterns, or processes. Equivalent performance was demonstrated in 2014 when the world\u2019s first bio-derived spandex was launched under the LYCRA\u00ae brand. The LYCRA Company has since been granted a patent for the process used to make renewable elastane from bio-derived BDO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional information on renewable LYCRA\u00ae fiber, The LYCRA Company and Qore\u00ae invite interested parties to contact<\/a> The LYCRA Company sales representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Estimate from Cradle-to-Gate Screening LCA for a representative LYCRA\u00ae fiber manufacturing facility, June 2022, prepared by Ramboll US Consulting, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The LYCRA Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its innovative products, technical expertise, sustainable solutions, and unmatched marketing support. The LYCRA Company owns leading consumer and trade brands: LYCRA\u00ae, LYCRA HyFit\u00ae, LYCRA\u00ae T400\u00ae, COOLMAX\u00ae, THERMOLITE\u00ae, ELASPAN\u00ae, SUPPLEX\u00ae, and TACTEL\u00ae. The LYCRA Company\u2019s legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA\u00ae fiber. Today, The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers\u2019 products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer\u2019s need for comfort and lasting performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LYCRA\u00ae is a trademark of The LYCRA Company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Qore\u00ae LLC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Formed through a joint venture by Cargill and HELM, Qore\u00ae will help leading brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-derived intermediates. At the heart of the joint venture is the production of QIRA\u00ae, the next-generation bio-derived 1,4-butanediol (BDO). Made biologically through the fermentation of plant-based sugars, QIRA\u00ae can save up to 93% of greenhouse gas emissions when replacing today\u2019s widely used chemical intermediates made from traditional fossil sources. Bio-derived QIRA\u00ae can be used the same way as its fossil counterpart but with significantly better environmental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qore\u00ae and QIRA\u00ae are trademarks of Qore\u00ae LLC.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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