Lightweight recyclable apparel with stretch properties

Abstract

Aspects herein are directed to a lightweight, recyclable, double-knit textile used to form a recyclable, apparel item having stretch properties. The double-knit textile utilizes a combination of yarns, including a recyclable, elastic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer yarn, in a knit construction where the technical face of the textile is formed form a non-elastic yarn such as a polyamide yarn, the technical back of the textile is formed the non-elastic yarn and the TPU polymer yarn in a plated relationship, and linking yarns that extend between the technical face and the technical back include the non-elastic yarn. The knit construction as described balances the need for opacity, optimal stretch features, support, and durability to an apparel item formed from the textile while still being lightweight.

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