Elastane may account for just a sliver of most garments, but it's one of fashion's biggest circularity blockers. Often referred to as spandex or sold under brand names like Lycra, the ...

Elastane is present in approximately 80% of all clothing. Credit: ViDI Studio/Shutterstock.com. Launched on 12 February 2026, Stretching Circularity will undertake pilot-scale testing and produce ...