TIL synthetic fabrics shed microplastics way worse than natural ones

My jacket from a cheap store in Phoenix fell apart after 3 washes and I looked into it - turns out polyester blends just break down faster than wool or cotton. Anyone else switch to natural fibers after seeing how fast synthetic stuff wears out?

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jason1123mo ago

My 30 dollar fleece from Target started pilling after like 2 washes, turned into a fuzzy mess within a month. I switched to a wool hoodie from a thrift store and that thing is still going strong after 2 years, no pills or holes. The synthetic stuff just can't hold up, it's crazy how fast it falls apart compared to natural fibers. Plus I don't have to worry about all those tiny plastic bits going down the drain every time I do laundry.

wren8063mo ago

My Target fleece did the same thing.

the_julia1mo ago

Did you ever try washing that Target fleece with baking soda or something? I had a similar thing happen with a cheap pair of leggings that started shedding after one wash, all these little fuzz balls everywhere. But then I switched to linen sheets, and now I'm paranoid about every single piece of fabric in my house. My friend told me her bamboo pajamas lasted longer than any polyester stuff she ever had, so maybe that's worth a shot too.