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Where does polyester go when you wear it?
Where does polyester go when you wear it?
Field notes on synthetic fibres Where does polyester go when you wear it? Polyester doesn't stay on the surface of the fabric. As it wears, washes, and rubs against skin,... Read more...
What organic cotton and plant dyes give back
What organic cotton and plant dyes give back
Grown without synthetic chemicals and coloured with real plants, organic cotton takes a very different path to your skin than polyester does — one that research links to real benefits... Read more...
Why Organic Cotton Gym Clothes Are Better for Your Skin and the Planet
Why Organic Cotton Gym Clothes Are Better for Your Skin and the Planet
Most of us think about performance first when we buy gym clothes — how stretchy the leggings are, whether the t-shirt wicks sweat, whether the fabric feels good after an... Read more...
Organic Cotton vs Polyester Gym Clothes: What Microplastics Mean for Your Workout Wardrobe
Organic Cotton vs Polyester Gym Clothes: What Microplastics Mean for Your Workout Wardrobe
Walk into most gym clothing shops and polyester is the default. It's cheap to produce, stretches well, and dries fast — which is exactly why it took over activewear in... Read more...