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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Clothing shouldn’t be made with plastic in the first place. Synthetic fibers suck ass.

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Tell that to rain coats.

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I use wax cotton jackets - keeps the water out AND lasts way longer than rain coats! My orders wax jacket is 10 years old, and still looks new (when I wax it). There are options other than plastic clothing, you just have to look for it, and, in the case of wax jackets and trousers, work a little to keep it in tip top shape!

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I think a lot of people would find it challenging and cost prohibitive to wear a wax jacket. They do look nice though. I miss good fashion.

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Fabric can be made water-resistant without plastic.

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Exactly. I try to avoid it at all costs. Doesn’t breathe, and is horrible for the environment.

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