LYCRA Company to Participate in Roundtable at United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting | New
WILMINGTON, Delaware–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 1, 2022–
LYCRA, a global leader in the development of innovative fibers and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, will participate in a panel discussion at the inaugural annual meeting of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network taking place will be held at United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 2.
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The LYCRA Company will participate in a panel discussion at this year’s United Nations Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on June 2. (Graphic: Business Wire)
With its recent commercialization of COOLMAX ® and THERMOLITE ® fibers made from 100% textile waste, The LYCRA Company is uniquely positioned to participate in the discussion titled Responsible consumption and production: designing for our time. Jean Hegedus, Director of Sustainability, The LYCRA Company, will share his perspective on how the company is scaling recycling solutions to help address the textile waste challenge.
The meeting will welcome members of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Advisory Board and partnerships registered by industry stakeholders, media, governments and UN system entities to implement highlights the actions, solutions and progress of the fashion and lifestyle sectors to advance the sector’s commitment to implementation. of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by United Nations Member States in 2015. Discussions will focus on tackling the climate crisis, achieving gender equality throughout the value chain and ensuring a recovery resilient post-pandemic.
“The LYCRA Company recognizes that the journey to a more sustainable future is a collective effort across the industry,” said Kerry Bannigan, Executive Director, Fashion Impact Fund. “We are delighted to have them join our first annual meeting to discuss solutions that will accelerate the fashion and lifestyle sector’s implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
As the apparel industry seeks to rapidly develop solutions for a circular economy, LYCRA Company is focusing on a variety of fiber and fabric innovations that reduce or divert waste, keeping materials used and out of landfills. The company’s EcoMade family of recycled offerings includes LYCRA ® , COOLMAX ® and THERMOLITE ® fibers made from pre- and post-consumer waste. The LYCRA Company invites the industry to keep up to date with LYCRA to learn about its latest sustainable innovations and advancements in circularity, while promoting collaboration.
The inaugural annual meeting of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund.
Biography of the spokesperson:
Jean Hegedus is the Director of Sustainable Development for The LYCRA Company. Ms. Hegedus has over 35 years of experience in the textile industry, working first with The DuPont Company, then INVISTA, before joining The LYCRA Company in 2019. During her career, she has held various positions in the public sector. business, marketing, licensing and branding. She began working in the denim segment in 2007, bringing several important innovations to the market, including LYCRA ® XFIT, LYCRA ® dualFX ®, LYCRA ® BEAUTY and LYCRA ® EcoMade technologies. It was also her work within the denim segment that made her aware of the need for more sustainable solutions, and in July 2019 she was appointed Director of Sustainability for The LYCRA Company. Ms. Hegedus holds a master’s degree in communications from the University of Delaware.
About LYCRA Company
LYCRA Company innovates and produces fibers and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, LYCRA is recognized worldwide for its innovative products, technical expertise, sustainable solutions and unparalleled marketing support. The LYCRA Company owns leading consumer and commercial brands: LYCRA ®, LYCRA HyFit ®, LYCRA ® T400 ®, COOLMAX ®, THERMOLITE ®, ELASPAN ®, SUPPLEX ® and TACTEL ®. The heritage of the LYCRA Company dates back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA ® fiber. Today, The LYCRA Company is focused on adding value to its customers’ products by developing unique innovations designed to meet consumers’ comfort and long-lasting performance needs. For more information, visit www.thelycracompany.com.
LYCRA® is a trademark of The LYCRA Company.
About the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network
The Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is a United Nations (UN) hosted online platform for industry stakeholders, media, governments and UN system entities. The network showcases and enables collaborations that accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is a joint initiative of the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the Division for Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Fashion Impact Fund. The main entities of the network organize periodic events aligned with the key meetings of the United Nations calendar and publish reports on the achievements of the network.
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