Fashion
The LYCRA Company reveals legwear innovation concepts for 2026/27
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announces its latest collection of legwear innovation concepts for the 2026/27 season. Developed in collaboration with trend forecasters at Stijlinstituut Amsterdam, the collection explores how people live, dress, and express themselves, presenting four inclusive lifestyle categories: Work/School, Sport, Chill, and Going Out.
The LYCRA Company unveils its 2026/27 legwear innovation concepts, developed with Stijlinstituut Amsterdam, built around inclusive lifestyles: Work/School, Sport, Chill and Going Out.
Moving beyond demographics, the collection blends performance, comfort, sustainability and self-expression, with fibre innovations designed to adapt to all ages, genders and styles.
These categories move away from traditional demographics and instead embrace inclusivity across age, gender, and style. Whether it is a teenager in uniform, an adult balancing work and fitness, or a style-forward consumer expressing glamour at any age, LYCRA fibre innovations provide solutions that adapt to the wearer’s unique needs.
“This year’s innovation concepts reflect the diversity of consumers’ lives and the inclusivity of modern legwear. We have created versatile, sustainable solutions that perform across lifestyles and support people of all ages, genders, and style preferences,” said Jane Gwyther, Global Product Director – Legwear
WORK/SCHOOL
Everyday resilience, for every age and style.
The Work/School category highlights versatility and practicality essential for everyday life, not just the boardroom or classroom. This is about garments that withstand repeated wear, hold their shape, and provide energizing comfort that lasts. From young students to adults who favour practical staples, this category offers styles that balances function and fashion for a broad audience.
Key innovations include:
- COOLMAX EcoMade fibre, made from 100% pre-consumer textile waste, provides permanent cool and dry comfort throughout the day for garments that stay in place.
- LYCRA STEAM-SETTABLE fibre ensures garments retain their shape and uniform appearance, wash after wash.
- LYCRA ENERGIZE powered by LYCRA FUSION brand offers graduated compression to revitalize legs, with the added benefit of run-resistance, comfort and durability.
Together, these fibres create socks and hosiery that stay in place, maintain their shape, and keep wearers comfortable throughout their day. This balance of durability, comfort, and sustainability makes the Work/School category inclusive of all ages and genders, ensuring practical solutions for daily wear.
GOING OUT
Bold expression meets technical confidence.
The Going Out category celebrates individuality, glamour, and the power of self-expression. Designed for consumers of all ages and genders who embrace fashion that combines aesthetic impact with technical reassurance. From understated elegance to bold statement looks, these garments empower wearers to express themselves confidently.
Key innovations include:
- LYCRA EcoMade fibre, made from renewable raw ingredients, offers the same trusted performance with ISCC Certification, an innovation for the sustainably minded fashion lover.
- LYCRA FUSION TRUE TO YOU garment, delivering run-resistant confidence with a luminous, natural finish that enhances the appearance of legs.
- LYCRA STEAM-SETTABLE fibre enhances garment aesthetics by delivering a smooth, uniform silhouette with a 360-degree fit. It ensures hosiery maintains its shape and size wash after wash, giving wearers the confidence of a lasting, polished appearance.
With innovations that reduce ladders and runs, enhance shine, and adapt to multiple body types, Going Out ensures style and inclusivity go hand in hand, this category brings confidence to everyone who chooses to stand out.
CHILL
Comfort first, for moments of pause.
The Chill category focuses on relaxation and downtime, recognising that comfort is universal. Whether it is a teenager unwinding after school, a parent balancing work and family, or an older adult seeking ease of wear, Chill garments provide inclusive solutions that adapt to life at home, leisure, or casual socialising.
Key innovations include:
- LYCRA XCEPTIONELLE garment, featuring a patented construction with anti-friction zones and powered by LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre, ensures an inclusive fit across all body types and sizes for optimum comfort.
- THERMOLITE Everyday Warmth garment, made with THERMOLITE EcoMade fibre, delivers lightweight insulation for breathable warmth on cooler days, helps to stay in place and reduce red marks.
- LYCRA SOFT COMFORT fibre offering light-weight warmth, helps socks in place while reducing red marks and enhancing all-weather wearability.
This combination makes Chill the category for everyone, offering effortless, inclusive comfort that adapts seamlessly to diverse lifestyles.
SPORT
Performance-driven solutions for everybody.
The Sport category celebrates movement in all its forms from elite athletes to casual fitness enthusiasts, and across all genders, ages, and body types. It is designed for consumers who value functionality, durability, and technical support to enhance their performance and recovery.
Key innovations include:
- LYCRA ENERGIZE brand with LYCRA ADAPTIV fibre, delivering graduated compression to revitalise tired legs and energise performance, making them easy to put on and take off and offers a wider fit window.
- LYCRA XTRA LIFE brand, providing ultra-light durability and extended wear, ensuring garments retain their shape and strength through repeated use.
- LYCRA FUSION fibre, reducing ladders and runs to extend wear life, offering lasting confidence during high-intensity activity.
From compression hosiery that supports circulation to resilient socks that maintain shape through workouts, Sport highlights inclusivity through adaptable performance solutions. It ensures that every wearer, regardless of age, fitness level, or gender, can access high-quality legwear that empowers their movement.
Seasonal Colour Direction
The 2026/27 palette reflects the diversity of these four lifestyles.
- School/Work, calm neutrals and versatile blues convey trust and reliability, accented with soft pastels for youthful energy.
- Sport is energised by dynamic shades of burgundy, khaki, and black, balanced with performance-inspired brights.
- Chill embraces earthy tones of greens, teals, and warm neutrals, designed for relaxation and harmony.
- Going Out shines in rich jewel tones, luminous sheers, and high-impact contrasts empowering bold self-expression.
Conclusion
By reframing its 2026/27 concepts into the categories of School, Sport, Chill, and Going Out, The LYCRA Company demonstrates how legwear innovation is not only about fibres but about people. Each concept reflects inclusivity across age, gender, and style, while advancing sustainability and performance.
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The model will be fuelled by both domestic and foreign direct investment. The country’s tax-to-GDP ratio currently sits at the bottom level globally.
Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister’s Adviser Finance and Planning, recently outlined a comprehensive road map to overhaul the country’s economic framework, setting a target to raise the tax-GDP ratio to 15 per cent by 2035, while taking the nation forward on a path of investment-led growth.
A key pillar of this transition is a significant increase in internal resource mobilisation, he said.
A key pillar of this transition is a significant increase in internal resource mobilisation, he said.
“The previous consumption-led growth model was unsustainable and had left the country burdened by a mountain of debt accumulated particularly between 2009 and 2024,” he told a recent roundtable on the government’s priorities in the short-to-medium term.
The roundtable was organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and The Daily Star newspaper.
There is a need for a tax culture rooted in investment, production and employment, he was cited as saying by domestic media reports.
He identified several systemic maladies in the current revenue structure that require urgent reform.
The government intends to move from greenfield incentives (based on identity and influence) to performance-based subsidies (ex-post subsidies), he said, adding that this model, which proved successful in the garments sector, will reward actual results rather than potential.
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“A smaller offering of 37,212 bales, combined with a softer Australian dollar, helped support the market and drive solid gains, particularly in the Merino sector. Year-on-year, the EMI now sits 542 cents (44.2 per cent) higher,” the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Limited said in its Commentary for week 36 of the current Australian wool marketing season.
Strong demand for finer Merino wool, supported by a weaker Australian dollar and tighter supply, continues to lift Australian wool prices.
While Merino segments posted significant gains, crossbred wools lagged.
With higher offerings expected next week, the market’s resilience will depend on sustained global demand and buyer confidence in premium-quality fibre.
Premium prices were recorded for high-strength, well-styled Merino fleece, while discounts remained evident in lots with higher vegetable matter, poorer colour and lower style grades. Finer Merino wools showed the strongest gains, increasing by 90 to 95 cents across selling centres, with Fremantle leading the rise as these types advanced by 115 to 120 cents. Medium Merino wool also attracted solid demand, gaining around 80 to 85 cents, the AWI commentary noted.
In contrast, the crossbred segment experienced a quieter week, slipping by 5 to 10 cents. The cardings market in the eastern selling centres maintained its positive momentum, rising 35 to 40 cents, while cardings in the western region eased by 5 to 10 cents.
Following the latest price surge, next week’s offering is expected to expand as sellers respond to favourable market conditions. A total of 45,973 bales is scheduled for auction across all three centres. Fremantle and Sydney will conduct sales on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Melbourne will auction wool on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (CG)
This opening will mark OVS’ second store in India, following its flagship debut in New Delhi in October 2025, and underscores the brand’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.
OVS will launch its first Mumbai store on March 14 at Sky City Mall, Borivali, expanding its India presence after debuting in New Delhi in October 2025.
The 11,000 sq ft outlet will feature womenswear, menswear and kidswear, including premium labels such as PIOMBO and Les Copains.
The move reflects strong early performance and OVS’ long-term growth plans in India.
Spanning approximately 11,000 sq. ft., the Mumbai store will introduce customers to OVS’ latest global retail concept, designed to deliver a modern and seamless shopping experience. Reflecting Mumbai’s diverse fashion sensibilities, where style ranges from everyday comfort to trend-forward dressing, the store offers a versatile mix across womenswear, menswear and kidswear, making Italian style affordable to all. The assortment spans accessible everyday fashion from OVS alongside premium and contemporary collections, including PIOMBO, Les Copains, B.Angel, Altavia, and OVS Kids, designed to meet the style needs of a wide spectrum of consumers.
Sharing his thoughts on the Mumbai launch, Sundeep Chugh, Managing Director at OVS India, said: “The response to our New Delhi launch has been highly positive and has validated our belief that Indian consumers are seeking global fashion that delivers both style and value. Mumbai is a natural next step for us, given its strong fashion consciousness and retail maturity. Our vision is to establish OVS as a trusted destination for the entire family, offering a distinctive Italian aesthetic at democratic price points while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.”
Carmine Di Virgilio, Global Chief Retail Officer at OVS S.p.A, added: “India represents an important growth market in our international strategy and Mumbai is among the country’s most influential retail destinations. This opening will allow us to further strengthen our global footprint while introducing consumers to a retail experience that reflects our heritage, the contemporary Italian design philosophy and commitment to responsible fashion. We are very satisfied with our Delhi debut and the enthusiastic response from a wide range of customers, particularly younger generations. At the same time, we are actively evaluating additional expansion opportunities across the Indian market to support our long term growth strategy.”
Globally, OVS operates over 2,200 stores across multiple markets and has built a strong position in accessible, everyday fashion by combining Italian design excellence with quality materials and affordable pricing. Sustainability remains central to the brand’s approach, with responsible sourcing, recyclable materials, water-efficient processes and transparency.
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