Garments Shed Plastic Fibers
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A single load of laundry can release millions of plastic fibers that are so tiny wastewater treatment plants can't capture them.
Polyester is the most widely used fiber on Earth , and along with other synthetic fibers accounts for about two-thirds of production worldwide.
Simple changes like washing clothes less and using cold water instead of hot can help reduce the shedding of fibers.
Patagonia has been a leader in trying to stop the spread of synthetic fiber waste into air and water.
The company worked with suppliers to choose fabrics and dyes and to finish their clothing in ways that reduce shedding.
One of their best-known styles is something called the “better sweater" that shifts from virgin polyester to recycled polyester.
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