I've contacted the Sierra Club and Earth911 for information regarding the recycling of knit nylon, neither one had any suggestions. When I contacted DuPont about their product Sorona, they claimed that knit nylon had to be separated from the lycra in order to place each plastic in their proper stream for recycling. If recycled as is, the plastics would contaminate each other and decrease the value of each other. It seems that the best thing to do is shred them and use them for filler in furniture or as insulation in walls.
Another suggestion was given, that knit nylon could be donated to SCRAP (Scroungers' Center for Reusable Art Parts. They do take printed cottons, upholstery, corduroy, muslin, canvas, denim, and fleece pieces larger than 12" x 12", but other knit fabrics must be no smaller than one yard. So, no help there either.
Still, SCRAP is a great source for materials.
www.scrap-sf.org
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