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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jason1121mo 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.

wren8061mo ago

My Target fleece did the same thing.