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Elastane yarns: great comfort and elasticity

The term Elastane refers to a continuous-filament elastomer fibre consisting of at least 85% segmented polyurethane by mass.

This fibre is made by extruding molten or dissolved polyurethane through a die.

It is particularly suitable as it makes Elastane yarns very elastic, resulting in very comfortable fabrics.

 

Properties of Elastane yarns

Elastane can be used to make garments that offer freedom of movement while being comfortable, form-hugging and wrinkle-free.

It is known as Spandex in North America and Australia, and consumers know it by the trade mark Lycra®.

Elastane can be used either bare or with different coverings. It can be used in combination with synthetic or natural fibres depending on the required performance.

 

Sustainability

Elastane fibre is of synthetic origin and requires energy-consuming production processes.

Moreover, it is often used in blends with natural fibres to make underwear, tights, t-shirts and trousers elastic and comfortable. This limits the future possibility of recycling the garment at the end of its life. For this reason, innovative fibres are being developed that can degrade in the environment or consist of a percentage of recycled material.

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