LYCRA Takes the Hosiery Industry to the Future
The Lycra Company, which produces technology solutions for the apperal and personal care industries, organized a seminar on ‘2025 Hosiery Trends and Innovation’.The seminar, which brought together the leaders of the industry, inspired the leading companies in the sock industry and provided information about innovative trends in the industry.
The seminar enabled companies to exchange ideas on sustainability and innovation. The speakers also made evaluations about the global situation of the hosiery industry and the advantages and risks that await the sector in the future. The Lycra Company presented important insights into sustainability solutions and legwear trends for 2025-26. Participants had the opportunity to examine the hosiery and legwear collections developed for 2025 on-site.
In the hosiery industry, as in all clothing sectors, distancing from gender categories and comfort stand out as preferences. Lycra continues to produce products for user preferences and needs by staying loyal to the motto ‘Clean-Healthy-Repairable’. Lycra continues to achieve comfort in daily hosiery by producing socks that prevent foot sweating with Coolmax technology.
Among the topics mentioned in the seminar was the future of the hosiery market. Speakers said they expect geopolitical tensions to continue to have an impact on the sector. While China’s influence on Western economies is expected to increase, predictions were expressed that global borrowing would continue. However, the influence of Germany and the United Kingdom on the market is expected to grow over the next five years. Value and durability-oriented breakthroughs are envisaged in the hosiery industry, where health and sustainability impacts can be seen.
Innovative Legwear Trends for 2025 and 2026 from The LYCRA Company
In the seminar, which started with a trend presentation prepared for the 2025 season, Lycra’s sustainability steps as well as the leg clothing trends of the 2025-26 season were introduced. This novelty collection is in line with the dynamic lifestyles of today’s consumers. The collection is inspired by four personalities representing different life stages and various life attitudes.
Innovation, Comfort and Sustainability Together
In its new collection, The Lycra Company prioritized both functional benefits such as comfort, flexibility, and durability, as well as design aesthetics that align with users’ identities. The collection aims to create trends that combine quality, functionality, and desirability by exploring users’ wants, desires, and ideas. This collection stands out as a space of innovation that embraces creative experimentation and taking risks to explore new possibilities.
Innovative Approaches in Leg Clothing Design
Each year, The Lycra Company collaborates with trend forecasters from Stijlinstituut Amsterdam to create an innovative collection that offers creative solutions and a tailored approach to legwear design. This year’s collection aims to provide solutions that not only enhance personal style, but also drive progress for brands and manufacturers.
Trends for Legwear Tailored to Personal Needs
Each persona was introduced with legwear collections that cater to their unique needs and preferences, blending innovative features into their daily routines. The different personalities in the collection are:
- Lucy: Young and trend-driven, she seeks creativity, self-expression, inclusivity, and authenticity.
- Nova: She values versatile fashion that transitions from professional to everyday life and supports an active and balanced lifestyle.
- Ava: With her bold and adventurous style, she craves glamour, exclusivity, and excitement.
- Ezra: A persona who is ambitious and active, looking for premium, durable products that offer both style and functionality.
These innovative trends from Lycra for 2025 and 2026 promise to revolutionize the design of hosiery and legwear. Combining innovation, comfort and sustainability, this collection is shaping the future of the hosiery industry.
