As one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, Invista showcased a range of innovative fibers and fabrics for sportswear and outdoor apparel at the 8th ISPO Beijing (ISPO Beijing 2012), which opened on February 22 in Beijing. The company’s key exhibits included three functional fabrics: LYCRA SPORT, COOLMAX All Season, and COOLMAX EcoMade, all designed to meet the comprehensive demands for functionality and comfort in sport and outdoor apparel. Additionally, leveraging the platform and opportunity of the exhibition, Invista introduced two new performance standards based on its existing LYCRA SPORT platform—LYCRA SPORT ENERGY and LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY—for the Asian market, including China. These aim to address the growing need for fabrics with enhanced compression and shaping properties in sportswear.
Nowadays, a lifestyle that embraces nature and promotes vitality and health has gained strong recognition among modern urban dwellers. Amid fast-paced work and study routines, more and more people are choosing to engage in fitness activities or outdoor leisure. Therefore, whether it’s outdoor recreational activities like hiking or indoor fitness pursuits such as cycling and yoga, a well-fitting, comfortable, and functional outfit that allows freedom of movement and also looks good has become an indispensable necessity for every sports enthusiast. The innovative fiber and fabric technologies for sport and outdoor apparel displayed by Invista at the exhibition fully consider consumers’ diverse and comprehensive needs for such clothing, aiming to deliver a unrestricted wearing experience that enables enthusiasts to fully immerse themselves in their favorite sports and enjoy the holistic well-being brought by an active and healthy lifestyle.
Among them, the LYCRA SPORT ENERGY fabric, designed specifically for high-intensity sports challenges, adopts a new compression technology. It strikes an excellent balance between superior fabric compression, free stretchability, and comfort, helping to alleviate muscle fatigue during exercise, maintain endurance, and significantly enhance the ability to push limits, allowing wearers to fully unleash their athletic passion.
The LYCRA SPORT BEAUTY fabric, representing shaping technology, combines the functional benefits of stretch and comfort required in sportswear. At the same time, its shaping capability helps sports enthusiasts who pursue beauty and fashion achieve a perfect body shape, ensuring they look their best at all times and in all situations, showcasing an elegant posture.
In addition to breakthroughs in sportswear fabric technology, Invista also highlighted the COOLMAX All Season and COOLMAX EcoMade fabrics during the exhibition, both known for their softness, lightness, and breathability. The uniqueness of the COOLMAX All Season fabric lies in its ability to optimize the body’s natural thermal regulation, keeping wearers dry and comfortable amid various environmental changes, making it an ideal choice for fitted sportswear and casual clothing. Its grooved fibers not only quickly wick away sweat but also contain hollow fibers that provide warmth and comfort in cold winter conditions. While creating functional fabrics, Invista also responded to the current trend of sustainability with the COOLMAX EcoMade fabric, which is made from fibers containing recycled resources.
The comprehensive showcase of LYCRA SPORT, COOLMAX All Season, and COOLMAX EcoMade fabrics at the 8th ISPO Beijing reflects Invista’s insight into the increasingly diverse and segmented demands of the sport and outdoor apparel market, as well as its commitment to continuous innovation. With the growing popularity of sports, fitness, and outdoor activities, Invista is dedicated to supporting and protecting sports enthusiasts through continuously innovative fibers and fabrics, and helping them discover and enjoy the joy of sports itself. Furthermore, Invista will collaborate with well-known domestic and international sport and outdoor apparel brands to promote the healthy development of China’s sport and outdoor apparel industry.