Elasticity without elastomers

08/09/2025
Elasticity without elastomers

Italian circular knit manufacturer Maglificio Ripa has announced a new fabric plartform called 4Ever.

It described the new products as monomaterial stretch fabrics that deliver elasticity without the use of elastomer polymers.

The fabrics are either 100% polyamide or 100% polyester, available in single-jersey and interlock versions.

Maglificio Ripa said the new fabrics offer “a cleaner end-of-life pathway” and would allow customers to make garments that will be “recyclable by design”.