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What Is Elastane? Spandex, Lycra and the Difference

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Elastane, spandex and lycra are three names for the same synthetic fibre. This fibre gives almost every close-fitting garment its stretch and shape, but is rarely alone in the fabric: a few per cent is enough. We explain what elastane does, where its weaknesses lie, and which more circular alternative we already use at erlich textil.