Elastane is a stretch fibre that can quickly return to its original shape after being stretched to three times its actual length [1]. The fibre is also known as Spandex, Lycra, Numa, Spandelle and Vyrene [2], [3]. The material absorbs …
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Is the Forest Enough for All Our Needs?
By 2050, we expect a 150 percent growth in the demand for new fibers, which is constantly increasing globally [1]. We have reached the limit for the amount of cotton produced, mainly because more water and land areas are needed to …
