Ingredient

Elastane (15%)

Neutral in 1 Flagged in 1

Scout's take

Synthetic polyurethane stretch fiber. Suspected primary BPA carrier in athletic wear — commonly used as a polymerization catalyst or antioxidant during elastane production. Continuously sheds microplastics during washing.

More from Scout's analyses

Elastane (15%) is a small-percentage stretch fiber for fit and recovery. Minimal microplastic shedding at this level.

from the analysis of Smartwool Women's Intraknit Strappy Bra

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