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From Good Fabrics:

This black econyl fabric is made from regenerated nylon fibers such as old carpets and plastic bottles, perfect eco friendly swimwear fabric for bikini, leggings and sportsbras.

To finish your seams we recommend using threads such as Eloflex by Coats or Mettler Seraflock threads. 

Best way to care for your handmade leggings and planet is to use a Guppy Bag when washing.

One side has a bit more sheen and the other side is more mat. No right or wrong here

Econyl swimwear fabric has UV protection, has sweat-wicking and fast-drying properties, as well as it retains shape and 100% squat proof as it is dyed through.

Econyl is regenerated nylon fiber made entirely from old, discarded carpets and fishnets, which otherwise would have ended up in landfill. It is a brainchild of Italian nylon manufacturer Aquafil.

78% Econyl Polyamide, 22% Elastane

Width: 150cm

Weight: 225g/m2

Stretch: 70%

Four-way stretch

Machine wash at 40°

Do not tumble dry

Dry clean