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Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

15 May 2025

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By integrating LYCRA brand’s cutting-edge fiber technologies into Sapphire’s high-performance MoveX platform, the two companies are unlocking new levels of mobility, comfort, durability, and sustainability for the global workforce.

Sapphire Finishing Mills and The Lycra Company Collaborate to Redefine the Future of Workwear with Movex

Wilmington, U.S.: Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited (SFML) and The Lycra Company are proud to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at reshaping the future of workwear. By integrating Lycra brand’s cutting-edge fiber technologies into Sapphire’s high-performance MoveX platform, the two companies are unlocking new levels of mobility, comfort...
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