Lycra joins high-street brands in move to shrink its environmental footprint

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Brand owner INVISTA becomes latest clothing giant to join Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Next time you see a group of oversized January dieters jumping around in undersized lycra, try not to be so offended, because the makers of the stretchy fabric are taking steps to go green. US-based...

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