Date: 15/01/2026 12:50:50
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2350399
Subject: Polyester clothing.

I think a study needs to be done

We are seeing how plastic is becoming a huge problem.

There could be another similar health threat.

20 percent cotton and 80 percent polyester clothing.

Cheap clothing that rubs and the polyester fibres and micro plastics break free and float around in the air.

I wonder how many ppm the microplastics and polyester fibres contribute?

From Google AI

Polyester clothing is a popular, durable, and affordable synthetic fabric made from petroleum, known for being wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and shape-retentive, making it common in activewear, outdoor gear, and fast fashion, though it’s less breathable than natural fibers and releases microplastics when washed, raising environmental concerns. It’s versatile, often blended with other fibers, and can be treated for moisture-wicking, but it’s important to wash in cool water, avoid bleach, and air dry to maintain quality and reduce environmental impact.

Releases microplastics when washed.

Releases polyester fibres when worn.

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 12:51:49
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2350400
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

who needs clothes anyway

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 12:54:30
From: Tau.Neutrino
ID: 2350402
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

SCIENCE said:

who needs clothes anyway

Nudity could be the new fashion.

All cotton would be much better.

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 12:57:19
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2350406
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

Tau.Neutrino said:

SCIENCE said:

who needs clothes anyway

Nudity could be the new fashion.

All cotton would be much better.

hemp surely

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 12:59:27
From: Michael V
ID: 2350407
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

Tau.Neutrino said:


SCIENCE said:

who needs clothes anyway

Nudity could be the new fashion.

All cotton would be much better.

I have been wearing clothes that are 100% cotton for well over 50 years now.

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 13:00:57
From: Michael V
ID: 2350409
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

SCIENCE said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

SCIENCE said:

who needs clothes anyway

Nudity could be the new fashion.

All cotton would be much better.

hemp surely

Nope – hemp is just one cellulose feed for viscose/rayon – another synthetic. Another is bamboo. Marketing again…

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 13:08:08
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2350412
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Nudity could be the new fashion.

All cotton would be much better.

hemp surely

Nope – hemp is just one cellulose feed for viscose/rayon – another synthetic. Another is bamboo. Marketing again…

we thought you can just make them straight hemp

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 13:10:07
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2350417
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

jute

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 13:16:23
From: Michael V
ID: 2350421
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

SCIENCE said:

Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

hemp surely

Nope – hemp is just one cellulose feed for viscose/rayon – another synthetic. Another is bamboo. Marketing again…

we thought you can just make them straight hemp


Seems I was wrong, again (sigh). Apologies.

Reply Quote

Date: 15/01/2026 13:24:55
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2350429
Subject: re: Polyester clothing.

Michael V said:

SCIENCE said:

Michael V said:

Nope – hemp is just one cellulose feed for viscose/rayon – another synthetic. Another is bamboo. Marketing again…

we thought you can just make them straight hemp


Seems I was wrong, again (sigh). Apologies.

Why apologise for robust discussion on technical matters that explores possibility, sustains learning, and obtains truth¿ We thank you for your input and look forward to further informative and civil discussions.

Reply Quote