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Is Madewell Elastane? We checked 456 products.

Sometimes — 22.6% of Madewell products contain elastane, but most are blended with other fibres.

456Products Analyzed
22.6%Containing Elastane
5.1%Avg Elastane when present
0100% Elastane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madewell elastane?

Sometimes — 22.6% of Madewell products contain elastane, but most are blended with other fibres.

Does Madewell use elastane?

Yes — elastane appears in 22.6% of the 456 Madewell products we analyzed.

What percentage of Madewell clothing is elastane?

22.6% of Madewell products contain elastane. In those garments it averages 5.1% of the fabric composition.

How many Madewell products are 100% elastane?

We didn't find any Madewell products that are 100% elastane — the fibre is almost always blended.

How does Madewell's elastane use compare to other brands?

Across all 55 retailers we track, elastane appears in 31.5% of products on average. Madewell sits below that average at 22.6%.

When Madewell uses elastane, how much is in each garment?

Among the 103 Madewell products that contain elastane, the fibre makes up 5.1% of the garment on average.

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