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

    • 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

  • Blown Insulation: TW100D

    • Fiber fill insulations are made from 100% recycled blown fibers from 100% Textile Waste

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

    • Non-woven battings are made with ≥ 35% recycled fibers made from used plastic bottles.

  • Battings: T3 Plus

    • Non-woven battings are made with ≥ 85% recycled fibers made from used plastic bottles.

  • Blown Insulation: T-Down

    • Fiber fill insulations are made from 100% recycled blown fibers sourced from 100% used plastic bottles

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

  • Delivers dependable warming performance for all activities

  • Enjoy a sustainable product containing fibers made with 100% recycled resources

  • 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

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  • 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!

 

Order Hang Tags

Hangtags

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

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

How THERMOLITE® EcoMade technology made from 100% recycled PET works

THERMOLITE® Technology Certified Products

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