To want polyester banned!!

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It is truly the devil’s fabric - who on earth thought that making clothes out of a material that is essentially plastic would be a good idea?

It doesn’t decompose, instead it simply goes and sits in landfill for 100s of years. Microplastics are released during each and every wash, polluting our water supply. It isn’t breathable and makes you sweat like a pig, to worsen this the fabric holds oil and therefore traps scent..! Bloody awful stuff on all accounts

I try and avoid it if possible but unfortunately I’m forced to wear it almost every day as it is my work uniform - I’m considering asking if I can pay to get a cotton version made. So sick of it!

You are not four years old, it won't be the end of the world if you can't have a plastic straw in your juice.

I love clothes labelled as 100% RECYCLED polyester like making me pay £60 for a top that is recycled trash is the most amazing privilege ever granted to me in life.

so you missed the point entirely lol brilliant

I don't buy polyester anymore because it clings to me and gives me electric shocks. Horrible stuff.

You had a point? I'll gladly do away with those single-use plastic cups too.

Cotton needs a ton of water to grow. There are also huge amounts of pesticides used to grow it, it's been called the world's dirtiest crop. Organic bamboo would be a better choice environmentally.

Some man made fibres are awful though, DS's school blazer was basically recycled plastic and was just horrid. But I have a lot of man made fibre clothes that I like, I have a skirt I can take travelling because it doesn't crease no matter how screwed up it gets, hiking wear that doesn't chill me if it gets damp/sweaty, socks that wick sweat away so I don't get blisters when hiking.

I wear clothes until they fall apart and even then if I can sew then back together I will.

@Cat3059 I'll agree school blazers are the most hideous garments ever made esp for the UK climate.
Neither warm nor waterproof yet kids are forced to wear them because people think they create the 'right' impression.
Most kids fill the pockets with a ton of stuff, wallets, phones, pens, pencils. So they don't even sit nicely because of the ton of stuff weighting them down.

A proper waterproof jacket with school badge would be much better for kids. And still look the same.

Organic bamboo would be a better choice environmentally.

It's still not great, though. I think quite a lot of chemicals are used in its retting process.

@EBearhug and it takes a long time to dry I have found

Most walking clothes are polyester blend, I wouldn't want to wear the old fashioned heavy type of walking wear which get wet and heavy

Exactly. Most outdoor clothing is polyester with some sort of membrane.

Could anyone imagine trying to work outdoors without modern clothing.

I thought I had a bargain when I bought a 'wool coat ' in sale. Got it home and saw it was made of polyester on the label

Are you sure its not the lining that's polyester?
I didn't think they could label a coat wool if it wasn't.

It's not labelled wool. I didn't look at the label I just assumed it was wool. It was an impulse buy

It’s hot, stinky and awful. Terrible for the environment!

Yes plastics are hormone disruptors. Now Drs are admitting it.... We used to be called conspiracy theorists but now the "studies" 100% prove it. Microplaatics have been found in the placenta. In the testicles etc etc etc. It is a major reason for fertility issues, Alzheimer's and dementia. It should be phased out like plastic bags. Natural fibers are superior.

on the other hand, dont throw it away, no point sending it to landfill,
donate it

I have mentioned this on other threads.
Fleecy dressing gowns are traumatic to my menopausal body. The idea of them upsets me.
I instinctively rail against unnatural fibres since I’ve hit my 40s. And I’m pleased, it’s a good thing.

I think that we could have potentially come up with a different safer biodegradable fabric that would replace plastic. The problem is there is no incentive from government or private companies to invest into the research.