THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
51Fair
17.8vs last year
#3559 in UK
#279 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
10810919
Registered Address
One, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom, M2 3DE
Status
Active
Employee Count
356
Turnover
£191,280,000
EBITDA
£13,679,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 June 2017
Nature of Business
20600 - Manufacture of man-made fibres
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
40 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
23%
31-60 Days
33%
After 60 Days
44%
Not Paid Within Terms73%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-14
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202514 Oct 20255023%32%45%0%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202414 Jan 20254023%33%44%73%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202403 Jul 20245421%32%47%76%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202313 Jul 20235829%34%36%24%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202218 Jan 20235726%31%42%25%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202124 Jan 20225329%39%33%18%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202107 Jul 20215831%35%34%20%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202014 Jan 20215826%40%33%21%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30-60 days

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

General queries on payment dates for invoices are handled by the AP Customer Service help desk. Queries on terms of payment or price of goods are forwarded to the business procurement team to handle directly with the vendor.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative fiber and technology solutions. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental responsibility, social responsibility and corporate governance.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fiber, THERMOLITE® fiber, and STAINMASTER® carpet fiber. These products are used in a variety of industries such as apparel, home textiles, and automotive.

The sustainability program of THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED includes initiatives to reduce energy and water consumption, minimize waste, and promote recycling. The company also works closely with its suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing of materials and ethical labor practices.

Key people in the company include CEO Yafu Qiu, who has over 35 years of experience in the textile industry, and Global Sustainability Director Jean Hegedus, who leads the company's sustainability efforts. The company also has a team of experts in research and development, marketing, and supply chain management.

For more information on THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED and its products and services, you can visit their website at www.lycra.com/uk or contact their registered office at The Malthouse, 537 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 7DF, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£12,089,088
Net Worth
-£404,574,732
Total Current Assets
£210,973,149
Total Current Liabilities
£1,146,655,284

Company Location