Researchers have discovered that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year and may be getting worse over time.

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I hate polyester. Cotton feels so much nicer

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I literally can’t wear it. Along with other artificial fibers (viscose and polyester especially) they cause me to come out in hives where it touches my skin. Cotton and soft wools are pretty much the only thing what I can wear.

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Viscose isn’t artificial, it’s made of processed cellulose (wood pulp or bamboo).

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Really? I thought it was plastic too…

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Thank you! I tried wearing a new pair of polyester socks today and within an hour it felt like I was wearing socks made of pink fibreglass insulation!

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I switched to cotton t-shirts 5-10 years ago, thinking the same thing. However my first set of cotton t-shirts has worn out and needed to be replaced, whereas I still have polyester t-shirts from before that that look much nicer.

Polyester has advantages in durability, stain resistance, wrinkle resistance, and can be much thinner and lighter. I’m not entirely sure cotton is really better

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Some studies estimate about a third of microplastic pollution comes from synthetic textiles. Cotton may require more water and land but at least it doesn’t produce more microplastics.

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Polyester might look nicer longer but it feels all gross and like… almost slimy on the skin. Plus it stinks.

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Wtf u think polar fleece is?

Like u don’t have 15 polar fleece shirts.

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What a weird accusation of a stranger 😂 “Don’t act like you don’t wear POLAR FLEECE!!”

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I don’t any polar fleece clothing. It doesn’t breath at all. Wool is much better.

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