Recyc'Elit: finally a suitable solution for waste streams containing elastane

Recyc'Elit: finally a suitable solution for waste streams containing elastane

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INNOVATIVE projects and partnerships MANAGER
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Did you know? Recyc'Elit is NOT JUST about polyester recycling…

Indeed, our innovative chemical recycling process makes it possible to recycle complex blends, including polyester-elastane, a blend known for being impossible to recycle.

For Recyc'Elit, even when spandex is present in a high percentage (30%), it's recyclable #YesWeChem.

The best part? Since our process operates under mild temperature and pressure conditions, we recover the elastane intact.

"So what?" you might ask. Well, this separated elastane can be incorporated to produce recycled elastane. We have demonstrated our expertise as part of a project conducted with two key partners: The LYCRA Company and Decathlon.

Together, we are building a new value chain that enables closed-loop recycling. After a pilot-scale demonstration, we are aiming for industrial scaling.

Thanks to M&T2 (Modes & Techniques) Magazine for featuring this project in its Q1 2026 issue.

Stay tuned for our updates, as there might be some exciting new developments related to elastane on the horizon!

Date of publication
May
2026
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