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In fact the processing of "natural" fibers is much more harmful to the environment then synthetics.
by bujak300 5y ago
In fact the processing of "natural" fibers is much more harmful to the environment then synthetics.
- crispyambulance 5y agoWhether it's harmful or not depends on the lifespan of the garment and whether or not that "natural" garment replaces enough throw-away garments to make it worthwhile. Sure, it's totally possible for a well-made synthetic garment to last as long or longer than a natural one (many of our dead uncle's double knit polyester slacks are still kicking-it in a thrift store somewhere). But we're talking here about "fast fashion", which is entirely cheaply made garments that, by definition, have a short lifespan. These are typically synthetic fabrics or cotton/polyester blends.