The Hyosung and Lenzing partnership collection combines low-impact fibres, performance functionality, and inspiration from nature to reflect both companies’ shared focus on circularity and innovation.
Developed by Hyosung TNC’s Fashion Design Center, the yoga-inspired concept garments feature blends of Lenzing’s Tencel and Ecovero fibres made with Refibra technology, alongside Hyosung’s certified regen BIO Elastane, 100% recycled regen Elastane, and Creora Color+ Elastane.
Lenzing’s head of global technical development Nicole Schram said collaboration was key to accelerating sustainability in performance textiles.
“Our partnership with Hyosung TNC exemplifies how material innovation and cross-industry collaboration can speed up the transition to bio-based, traceable, and scalable alternatives - delivering on both technical excellence and environmental responsibility."
Hyosung's global sustainability director – textiles Simon Whitmarsh-Knight added: “We’ve had many brand partners approach us looking for a sustainably made elastane that helps them tell a fully biobased material story. We believe our regen Bio Elastane uniquely pairs with Lenzing’s wood-based fibres to create this perfect sustainable solution.”
The range is being unveiled at Performance Days Munich later this month. Lenzing will also moderate a panel discussion at the event on the “Power of Collaboration – Driving Sustainable Innovation through Strategic Partnerships” on 30 October. It will feature Whitmarsh-Knight and Lenzing representatives from Südwolle and OceanSafe.
Hyosung will also spotlight the expansion of its regen BIO Elastane range, now transitioning from corn- to sugarcane-based feedstock to reduce carbon emissions further while maintaining performance.
The company’s partnership with biotechnology firm Geno aims to produce up to 50,000 tonnes of bio-BDO from sugarcane by the end of 2026 at Hyosung’s Vietnam plant. This move could establish the first integrated bio-based elastane supply chain in one region.
“For the first time, the industry will have an integrated supply of bio-based elastane in one region, from raw material to fibre,” Whitmarsh-Knight said. “This means faster market delivery, shorter development times, and a stronger supply chain for partners.”
Hyosung has also joined the VIVE Sustainable Supply Program to ensure full traceability and transparency from sugarcane farms to fibre production. The initiative will be explored further in a seminar on 29 October titled “Hyosung TNC’s regen BIO Elastane: Advancing Circularity and Traceability with the VIVE Platform.”
Alongside its sustainability focus, Hyosung will present new Creora functional fibres, including Creora Conadu Polyester, which offers a soft cotton-like feel with stretch, and Creora EasyFlex Elastane, designed for enhanced comfort, retention, and size inclusivity.
