Elastane is present in approximately 80% of all clothing. Credit: ViDI Studio/Shutterstock.com. Launched on 12 February 2026, Stretching Circularity will undertake pilot-scale testing and produce ...
Scientists in Vienna have developed a feasible and up-scalable process for separating elastane, also known as spandex, from textile waste, the first of its kind ever formulated. Principle component ...
Elastane may account for just a sliver of most garments, but it’s one of fashion’s biggest circularity blockers. Today, elastane is present in roughly 80 percent of apparel. While it is typically ...