🌱♻️ The Challenge of Elastane in Recycling ♻️🌱
In a world where cheap ultra fast fashion brands like Shien and Temu try to come up with ways to make poorly produced clothing fit better , elastane has become a staple in modern clothing. But have you ever wondered about its impact on recycling efforts?
Elastane, also known as spandex or Lycra, is a synthetic fiber prized for its stretchiness and durability. However, its unique properties also pose a significant challenge in the recycling process. Unlike natural fibers such as cotton or wool, elastane does not break down easily, making it difficult to separate from other materials during recycling.
This presents a dilemma for sustainability-conscious consumers and industries alike. While efforts to recycle clothing are on the rise, the presence of elastane complicates the process, often leading to mixed-material garments ending up in landfills instead.
As we strive towards a more circular economy, it's crucial to address this issue head-on. Manufacturers, designers, and consumers must collaborate to find innovative solutions, whether through developing alternative materials or improving recycling technologies.
Great to see companies come up with alternatives, but ultimately, we need to consume less , reuse what we have and slow down the textile flood . ♻️👕 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FashionRecycling
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#reducereuserecycle
📣Sportswear brand Under Armour has unveiled its first #garment made with Neolast fibre, the ‘#sustainable’ alternative to elastane developed in partnership with US speciality materials company Celanese📣
First announced in January, the technology has been used in the production of Vanish Pro t-shirts, which use a performance stretch fabric that is said to offer the performance of elastane without the sustainability challenges such as solvent use and recyclability.
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Under Amour unveils elastane-free sportswear
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2moCe n’est pas nouveau ! Dans les années 60, au début du Rilsan, le PA11 qui sortait de l’usine de Serquigny était transformé en fibres, avec lesquelles étaient fabriqués des chaussettes et des slips, qui paraît-il étaient d’une douceur et d’un confort inégalés, mais qui avaient le défaut d’être assez inusables…..