THE APPAREL DILEMMA

We may not often think about it, but the

clothes we purchase, how we care for

them, and how long they’re worn have a

profound impact on the planet. Consumers

are purchasing more clothes than ever

before, while the average time worn is

declining significantly.1 Over the next thirty

years, as the middle class grows, demand

for raw materials for apparel is expected to

triple,2 putting extreme pressure on limited

resources like water, energy, and land.

THE APPAREL DILEMMA

The average consumer bought 60%

more clothing in 2014 than 2011, but

kept each garment half as long.

To do what’s right for our planet, for people,

and for the textile and apparel industry, we

need to move to a more circular system,

reducing waste and keeping resources in

use for as long as possible. In 2008, to help

address this challenge, The LYCRA Company

created Planet Agenda, a sustainable

operating framework that touches every

aspect of our business. It‘s based on the

belief that we can contribute to a more

sustainable apparel industry by delivering

insights, technology, processes, and

products that add value while conserving

resources.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda features three interdependent pillars:

• Corporate Responsibility

• Manufacturing Excellence

• Product Sustainability

Conducting business lawfully and ethically is a key

guiding principle of The LYCRA Company. Our goals

include:

All of The LYCRA Company manufacturing sites look

for ways to reduce our environmental footprint by

conserving resources and eliminating waste. Key focus

areas include:

INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS PROCESSES

Energy Savings: Since 2011

our LYCRA® fiber production

sites have implemented

more than 250 energy

reduction programs. As

of 2019, two of our sites

had reduced their energy

intensity by more than 20%,

with more than half of our

sites improving by more

than 10%.

Reducing WasteOur EcoMade family of products spans our LYCRA®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®

brands, responsibly re-using waste to enable a more circular business model. Offerings in

this family include:

COOLMAX® EcoMade and THERMOLITE®

EcoMade fibers are made from 97%recycled PET. These fibers give new life to

plastics while providing cool, dry comfort

and lightweight warmth. THERMOLITE®

T-Down (100% recycled content) and

THERMOLITE® T3 (35% recycled content)

insulations provide lightweight warmth for

outerwear garments.

Strive for consistently high health and safety records at all of our sites, meeting or

exceeding environmental regulations around

the world. For example, in 2018, The LYCRA

Company’s recordable injury rate was 10Xlower than the average for manufacturing

industries.

Be a good corporate citizen by supporting

the communities where we operate,

sponsoring employee volunteer efforts, and

contributing to organizations that advance

sustainable practices in our industry.

Be an employer of choice by ensuring

lawful labor practices are followed and

all employees are treated fairly and with

respect.

Water Savings: Each of our

sites has individual water

reduction goals. At our Tuas

site in Singapore, and our

Monterrey site in Mexico,

we reduced plant operation

water usage by more than

20% since 2013.

Waste Reduction: In 2018

less than 1% of LYCRA® fiber

waste was sent to landfill

with a goal to reduce this

even further going forward.

Our third pillar focuses on developing products that

use fewer resources and improve the environmental

performance of fabrics and garments throughout

their lifecycle. The LYCRA Company has a broad

variety of products designed to address these

needs:

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber contains pre-

consumer waste and is The LYCRA

Company’s first recycled elastane

offering.

LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber is

made from 50% recycled PET and

18% plant-based materials, and

provides moderate stretch with

excellent shape retention.

We’ll need

3X AS MANYNATURAL

RESOURCESto satisfy appareldemand by 2050

1 Mckinsey & Company, Style That‘s Sustainability: A New Fast Fashion Formula • October 2016 2

OECD • Fischer-Kowalski et.Al 2011, as cited in World Resources Institute Blog • July 2017

We may not often think about it, but the

clothes we purchase, how we care for

them, and how long they’re worn have a

profound impact on the planet. Consumers

are purchasing more clothes than ever

before, while the average time worn is

declining significantly.1 Over the next thirty

years, as the middle class grows, demand

for raw materials for apparel is expected to

triple,2 putting extreme pressure on limited

resources like water, energy, and land.

THE APPAREL DILEMMA

The average consumer bought 60%

more clothing in 2014 than 2011, but

kept each garment half as long.3

To do what’s right for our planet, for people,

and for the textile and apparel industry, we

need to move to a more circular system,

reducing waste and keeping resources in

use for as long as possible. In 2008, to help

address this challenge, The LYCRA Company

created Planet Agenda, a sustainable

operating framework that touches every

aspect of our business. It‘s based on the

belief that we can contribute to a more

sustainable apparel industry by delivering

insights, technology, processes, and

products that add value while conserving

resources.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda features three interdependent pillars:

• Corporate Responsibility

• Manufacturing Excellence

• Product Sustainability

Conducting business lawfully and ethically is a key

guiding principle of The LYCRA Company. Our goals

include:

All of The LYCRA Company manufacturing sites look

for ways to reduce our environmental footprint by

conserving resources and eliminating waste. Key focus

areas include:

INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS PROCESSES

Energy Savings: Since 2011

our LYCRA® fiber production

sites have implemented

more than 250 energy

reduction programs. As

of 2019, two of our sites

had reduced their energy

intensity by more than 20%,

with more than half of our

sites improving by more

than 10%.

Reducing WasteOur EcoMade family of products spans our LYCRA®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®

brands, responsibly re-using waste to enable a more circular business model. Offerings in

this family include:

COOLMAX® EcoMade and THERMOLITE®

EcoMade fibers are made from 97%recycled PET. These fibers give new life to

plastics while providing cool, dry comfort

and lightweight warmth. THERMOLITE®

T-Down (100% recycled content) and

THERMOLITE® T3 (35% recycled content)

insulations provide lightweight warmth for

outerwear garments.

Strive for consistently high health and safety records at all of our sites, meeting or

exceeding environmental regulations around

the world. For example, in 2018, The LYCRA

Company’s recordable injury rate was 10X

lower than the average for manufacturing

industries.

Be a good corporate citizen by supporting

the communities where we operate,

sponsoring employee volunteer efforts, and

contributing to organizations that advance

sustainable practices in our industry.

Be an employer of choice by ensuring

lawful labor practices are followed and

all employees are treated fairly and with

respect.

Water Savings: Each of our

sites has individual water

reduction goals. At our Tuas

site in Singapore, and our

Monterrey site in Mexico,

we reduced plant operation

water usage by more than

20% since 2013.

Waste Reduction: In 2018

less than 1% of LYCRA® fiber

waste was sent to landfill

with a goal to reduce this

even further going forward.

Our third pillar focuses on developing products that

use fewer resources and improve the environmental

performance of fabrics and garments throughout

their lifecycle. The LYCRA Company has a broad

variety of products designed to address these

needs:

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber contains pre-

consumer waste and is The LYCRA

Company’s first recycled elastane

offering.

LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber is

made from 50% recycled PET and

18% plant-based materials, and

provides moderate stretch with

excellent shape retention.

We’ll need

3X AS MANY NATURAL

RESOURCESto satisfy appareldemand by 2050

1 Mckinsey & Company, Style That‘s Sustainabily: A New Fast Fashion Formula • October 20162 OECD • Fischer-Kowalski et.Al 2011, as cited in Wolrd Resources Institute Blog • July 20173 WRAP.org.uk/content/extending-life-clothes

We may not often think about it, but the

clothes we purchase, how we care for

them, and how long they’re worn have a

profound impact on the planet. Consumers

are purchasing more clothes than ever

before, while the average time worn is

declining significantly.1 Over the next thirty

years, as the middle class grows, demand

for raw materials for apparel is expected to

triple,2 putting extreme pressure on limited

resources like water, energy, and land.

THE APPAREL DILEMMA

The average consumer bought 60%

more clothing in 2014 than 2011, but

kept each garment half as long.3

To do what’s right for our planet, for people,

and for the textile and apparel industry, we

need to move to a more circular system,

reducing waste and keeping resources in

use for as long as possible. In 2008, to help

address this challenge, The LYCRA Company

created Planet Agenda, a sustainable

operating framework that touches every

aspect of our business. It‘s based on the

belief that we can contribute to a more

sustainable apparel industry by delivering

insights, technology, processes, and

products that add value while conserving

resources.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda features three interdependent pillars:

• Corporate Responsibility

• Manufacturing Excellence

• Product Sustainability

Conducting business lawfully and ethically is a key

guiding principle of The LYCRA Company. Our goals

include:

All of The LYCRA Company manufacturing sites look

for ways to reduce our environmental footprint by

conserving resources and eliminating waste. Key focus

areas include:

INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS PROCESSES

Energy Savings: Since 2011

our LYCRA® fiber production

sites have implemented

more than 250 energy

reduction programs. As

of 2019, two of our sites

had reduced their energy

intensity by more than 20%,

with more than half of our

sites improving by more

than 10%.

Reducing WasteOur EcoMade family of products spans our LYCRA®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®

brands, responsibly re-using waste to enable a more circular business model. Offerings in

this family include:

COOLMAX® EcoMade and THERMOLITE®

EcoMade fibers are made from 97%recycled PET. These fibers give new life to

plastics while providing cool, dry comfort

and lightweight warmth. THERMOLITE®

T-Down (100% recycled content) and

THERMOLITE® T3 (35% recycled content)

insulations provide lightweight warmth for

outerwear garments.

Strive for consistently high health and safety records at all of our sites, meeting or

exceeding environmental regulations around

the world. For example, in 2018, The LYCRA

Company’s recordable injury rate was 10Xlower than the average for manufacturing

industries.

Be a good corporate citizen by supporting

the communities where we operate,

sponsoring employee volunteer efforts, and

contributing to organizations that advance

sustainable practices in our industry.

Be an employer of choice by ensuring

lawful labor practices are followed and

all employees are treated fairly and with

respect.

Water Savings: Each of our

sites has individual water

reduction goals. At our Tuas

site in Singapore, and our

Monterrey site in Mexico,

we reduced plant operation

water usage by more than

20% since 2013.

Waste Reduction: In 2018

less than 1% of LYCRA® fiber

waste was sent to landfill

with a goal to reduce this

even further going forward.

Our third pillar focuses on developing products that

use fewer resources and improve the environmental

performance of fabrics and garments throughout

their lifecycle. The LYCRA Company has a broad

variety of products designed to address these

needs:

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber contains pre-

consumer waste and is The LYCRA

Company’s first recycled elastane

offering.

LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber is

made from 50% recycled PET and

18% plant-based materials, and

provides moderate stretch with

excellent shape retention.

We’ll need

3X AS MANY NATURAL

RESOURCESto satisfy appareldemand by 2050

1 Mckinsey & Company, Style That‘s Sustainabily: A New Fast Fashion Formula • October 20162 OECD • Fischer-Kowalski et.Al 2011, as cited in Wolrd Resources Institute Blog • July 20173 WRAP.org.uk/content/extending-life-clothes

We may not often think about it, but the

clothes we purchase, how we care for

them, and how long they’re worn have a

profound impact on the planet. Consumers

are purchasing more clothes than ever

before, while the average time worn is

declining significantly.1 Over the next thirty

years, as the middle class grows, demand

for raw materials for apparel is expected to

triple,2 putting extreme pressure on limited

resources like water, energy, and land.

THE APPAREL DILEMMA

The average consumer bought 60%

more clothing in 2014 than 2011, but

kept each garment half as long.3

To do what’s right for our planet, for people,

and for the textile and apparel industry, we

need to move to a more circular system,

reducing waste and keeping resources in

use for as long as possible. In 2008, to help

address this challenge, The LYCRA Company

created Planet Agenda, a sustainable

operating framework that touches every

aspect of our business. It‘s based on the

belief that we can contribute to a more

sustainable apparel industry by delivering

insights, technology, processes, and

products that add value while conserving

resources.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda features three interdependent pillars:

• Corporate Responsibility

• Manufacturing Excellence

• Product Sustainability

Conducting business lawfully and ethically is a key

guiding principle of The LYCRA Company. Our goals

include:

All of The LYCRA Company manufacturing sites look

for ways to reduce our environmental footprint by

conserving resources and eliminating waste. Key focus

areas include:

INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS PROCESSES

Energy Savings: Since 2011

our LYCRA® fiber production

sites have implemented

more than 250 energy

reduction programs. As

of 2019, two of our sites

had reduced their energy

intensity by more than 20%,

with more than half of our

sites improving by more

than 10%.

Reducing WasteOur EcoMade family of products spans our LYCRA®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®

brands, responsibly re-using waste to enable a more circular business model. Offerings in

this family include:

COOLMAX® EcoMade and THERMOLITE®

EcoMade fibers are made from 97%recycled PET. These fibers give new life to

plastics while providing cool, dry comfort

and lightweight warmth. THERMOLITE®

T-Down (100% recycled content) and

THERMOLITE® T3 (35% recycled content)

insulations provide lightweight warmth for

outerwear garments.

Strive for consistently high health and safety records at all of our sites, meeting or

exceeding environmental regulations around

the world. For example, in 2018, The LYCRA

Company’s recordable injury rate was 10Xlower than the average for manufacturing

industries.

Be a good corporate citizen by supporting

the communities where we operate,

sponsoring employee volunteer efforts, and

contributing to organizations that advance

sustainable practices in our industry.

Be an employer of choice by ensuring

lawful labor practices are followed and

all employees are treated fairly and with

respect.

Water Savings: Each of our

sites has individual water

reduction goals. At our Tuas

site in Singapore, and our

Monterrey site in Mexico,

we reduced plant operation

water usage by more than

20% since 2013.

Waste Reduction: In 2018

less than 1% of LYCRA® fiber

waste was sent to landfill

with a goal to reduce this

even further going forward.

Our third pillar focuses on developing products that

use fewer resources and improve the environmental

performance of fabrics and garments throughout

their lifecycle. The LYCRA Company has a broad

variety of products designed to address these

needs:

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber contains pre-

consumer waste and is The LYCRA

Company’s first recycled elastane

offering.

LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber is

made from 50% recycled PET and

18% plant-based materials, and

provides moderate stretch with

excellent shape retention.

We’ll need

3X AS MANY NATURAL

RESOURCESto satisfy appareldemand by 2050

1 Mckinsey & Company, Style That‘s Sustainabily: A New Fast Fashion Formula • October 20162 OECD • Fischer-Kowalski et.Al 2011, as cited in Wolrd Resources Institute Blog • July 20173 WRAP.org.uk/content/extending-life-clothes

We may not often think about it, but the

clothes we purchase, how we care for

them, and how long they’re worn have a

profound impact on the planet. Consumers

are purchasing more clothes than ever

before, while the average time worn is

declining significantly.1 Over the next thirty

years, as the middle class grows, demand

for raw materials for apparel is expected to

triple,2 putting extreme pressure on limited

resources like water, energy, and land.

THE APPAREL DILEMMA

The average consumer bought 60%

more clothing in 2014 than 2011, but

kept each garment half as long.3

To do what’s right for our planet, for people,

and for the textile and apparel industry, we

need to move to a more circular system,

reducing waste and keeping resources in

use for as long as possible. In 2008, to help

address this challenge, The LYCRA Company

created Planet Agenda, a sustainable

operating framework that touches every

aspect of our business. It‘s based on the

belief that we can contribute to a more

sustainable apparel industry by delivering

insights, technology, processes, and

products that add value while conserving

resources.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda features three interdependent pillars:

• Corporate Responsibility

• Manufacturing Excellence

• Product Sustainability

Conducting business lawfully and ethically is a key

guiding principle of The LYCRA Company. Our goals

include:

All of The LYCRA Company manufacturing sites look

for ways to reduce our environmental footprint by

conserving resources and eliminating waste. Key focus

areas include:

INSIGHTS TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS PROCESSES

Energy Savings: Since 2011

our LYCRA® fiber production

sites have implemented

more than 250 energy

reduction programs. As

of 2019, two of our sites

had reduced their energy

intensity by more than 20%,

with more than half of our

sites improving by more

than 10%.

Reducing WasteOur EcoMade family of products spans our LYCRA®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®

brands, responsibly re-using waste to enable a more circular business model. Offerings in

this family include:

COOLMAX® EcoMade and THERMOLITE® EcoMade fibers are made from 100%

recycled PET. These fibers give new life to

plastics while providing cool, dry comfort

and lightweight warmth. THERMOLITE®

T-Down (100% recycled content) and

THERMOLITE® T3 (35% recycled content)

insulations provide lightweight warmth for

outerwear garments.

Strive for consistently high health and safety records at all of our sites, meeting or

exceeding environmental regulations around

the world. For example, in 2018, The LYCRA

Company’s recordable injury rate was 10Xlower than the average for manufacturing

industries.

Be a good corporate citizen by supporting

the communities where we operate,

sponsoring employee volunteer efforts, and

contributing to organizations that advance

sustainable practices in our industry.

Be an employer of choice by ensuring

lawful labor practices are followed and

all employees are treated fairly and with

respect.

Water Savings: Each of our

sites has individual water

reduction goals. At our Tuas

site in Singapore, and our

Monterrey site in Mexico,

we reduced plant operation

water usage by more than

20% since 2013.

Waste Reduction: In 2018

less than 1% of LYCRA® fiber

waste was sent to landfill

with a goal to reduce this

even further going forward.

Our third pillar focuses on developing products that

use fewer resources and improve the environmental

performance of fabrics and garments throughout

their lifecycle. The LYCRA Company has a broad

variety of products designed to address these

needs:

LYCRA® EcoMade fiber contains pre-

consumer waste and is The LYCRA

Company’s first recycled elastane

offering.

LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber is

made from 50% recycled PET and

18% plant-based materials, and

provides moderate stretch with

excellent shape retention.

We’ll need

3X AS MANY NATURAL

RESOURCESto satisfy appareldemand by 2050

1 Mckinsey & Company, Style That‘s Sustainabily: A New Fast Fashion Formula • October 20162 OECD • Fischer-Kowalski et.Al 2011, as cited in Wolrd Resources Institute Blog • July 20173 WRAP.org.uk/content/extending-life-clothes

Reducing Waste (continued):In our personal care business, our R&D team is developing LYCRA® fiber offerings with higher retractive force. These options will enable customers to use less fiber, and still achieve similar performance to existing offerings. More efficient consumption also means fewer package changes and lower distribution and warehousing costs.

Screened Products: A number of The LYCRA Company’s

products have been screened by third

parties to ensure transparency of

ingredients, safe use of chemicals, and

a commitment to developing greener

chemistries. A complete, up-to-date list of

certifications can be found on our website: lycra.com/sustainability

Extending Garment Wear Life: Extending garment wear life can significantly reduce the

environmental impact of a garment. According to WRAP (Waste and Resource Action Programme, increasing the active wear life of an item of clothing by just nine months can reduce carbon, waste, and water footprints by 20 to 30 percent each3. The LYCRA Company has a variety of innovations designed to extend garment wear life, including:

LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fiber provides long-lasting fit in chlorinated water environments (up to

10 times longer than fabrics made with unprotected elastane.

LYCRA® FUSION™ technology helps make hosiery resistant to ladders (runs which can

improve garment wear life.

LYCRA® dualFX® technology combines two stretch fibers to bring long-lasting stretch and

shape retention to denim and woven fabrics, helping jeans and pants maintain their fit.

LYCRA® TOUGH MAX™ technology provides up to twice the strength of 100% cotton fabrics

at comparable weights for a more durable denim.

LYCRA® BLACK technology is the industry’s first black elastane, and helps clothes maintain

deep, rich tones thanks to spun-in black pigment.

3 WRAP.org.uk/content/extending-life-clothes

Just a few examples of corporate respnsibility in action: Left • Our Maydown facility in Northern Ireland gifted a building to BEAM, an organization that provides space for entrepreneurs to work for the betterment of the community, and: Right • Employees from our Tuas, Singapore site participating in Kayak and Klean, an initiative to retrieve trash from local waterways.

Enabling Reduced Resource Usage:Several of The LYCRA Company’s

innovations pave the way for our

customers to use fewer resources in their

processing. These include:

LYCRA Hyfit® Type 837 fiberExcellent run performance means less energy

used, fewer breaks and less waste in diaper

production.

Easy Set LYCRA® fiberOffers customers the ability to heat set fabrics at

15-20% lower temperatures than standard elastane,

thus using less energy in processing.

Easy Scour FinishesHelps customers use less water in fabric finishing.

Using Renewable Resources:The LYCRA Company is dedicated to using renewable resources where appropriate. In 2014 the company introduced the world’s first bio-based elastane, with 70%

of the content derived from dextrose originating from industrial corn. While this product is not commercial today, we are able to re-start production if the demand warrants. In addition, LYCRA® T400® fiber is partly made from plant-based material.

The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda represents a commitment to developing products and

technologies that will minimize our environmental footprint, and enhance the performance

of our customers’ offerings, while safeguarding the health and safety of employees and

communities. We execute this commitment by focusing on three interrelated pillars: Corporate Responsibility, Manufacturing Excellence and Product Sustainability. For more

information about The LYCRA Company Planet Agenda, please contact your LYCRA Company representative or visit lycra.com/sustainability.

LYCRA®, T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, LYCRA Hyfit®, XTRA LIFE™, FUSION™, dualFX® and TOUGH MAX™ are trademarks of The LYCRA Company.