What Is Elastane? Spandex, Lycra and the Difference
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.
Sustainable Underwear Brands Germany
There's a good reason to buy underwear from German brands: shorter distances, better control, fair production. We introduce you to sustainable underwear brands, and are honest about what we do well ourselves and what others do better.
Slow Fashion
Slow Fashion is more than a trend. It's a movement for more sustainable and ethical fashion. We explain what Slow Fashion means, how it differs from Fast Fashion, and how you can make your own consumption more conscious.
End-of-life recycling
For us, sustainability does not end with production. It includes the longest possible use phase and a responsible end-of-life for every product. Share, Donate, Reuse, Recycle. That's how we close the loop.
Lyocell vs. Cotton
Lyocell or cotton - which fabric is better for your underwear? The honest answer: it depends. We compare TENCEL Lyocell and organic cotton (kbA) in terms of softness, skin compatibility, sustainability and price.
Retraced
When producing our textiles, our responsibility towards people and the environment is paramount. With retraced, we are taking the next step in terms of transparency and making our entire supply chain traceable.
