Ingredient
Elastane (5%)
Neutral in 4 Flagged in 4
Scout's take
A synthetic fiber added for stretch and recovery. At just 5% it is the standard, lowest-impact way to give a natural-fiber garment shape retention, so it is treated as neutral rather than penalized.
More from Scout's analyses
Elastane (5%) is a small-percentage stretch fiber for fit and recovery. Minimal microplastic shedding at this level.
from the analysis of Organic Cotton Bralette Dark OliveMinimal synthetic for stretch and support. At 5%, necessary for bra function with negligible exposure.
from the analysis of Pact Racerback Sports BraMinimal synthetic stretch fiber. At 5%, necessary for legging function with negligible exposure risk.
from the analysis of Tentree Organic Cotton LeggingFound in 8 products
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