New York - The global elastane market is expected to be worth around US$20.8 billion by 2033, up from $9.3 billion in 2023, a new report suggests.

Others, such as elastane, Spandex or Lycra, give clothes a little extra stretch that natural fibers lack. “Fifteen years ago, you would not see blended yarns for knitwear, at least on the menswe ...