The recent launches of so-called anti-elastane product lines by big brands do not mean much while they continue to gorge on fossil fuel derivatives. None of the new ranges replace existing product lines. texfash.com probes.
The ever-growing textile industry has a few recycling options for waste fabrics to keep end-of-use clothing articles within the value chain. Experiments showcase a new technology that can separate fibres in mixed fabrics.
Researchers from the Vienna University of Technology have developed a tool that measures the amount of elastane present in a garment, paving the way for its segregation/removal from blended textiles, thus making a considerable number of textiles suitable for recycling.
