Polyester bad for our health
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hogjowl
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Mikey P
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in my early days in the Vegan Nazi Army, we were stickily prohibited from wearing Poly of any sort.
Jim Pemberton
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This article probably sums it up best as “inconclusive”
biobide.com
My own view is that polyester could be our “next asbestos” one day. The issues of micro plastics in our environment are disturbing as well.
All I really know is that it is uncomfortable to wear, and that it’s poor performance as a carpet, rug, and upholstery textile keeps me from recommending it.
To be fair though, polyester is probably ok if you don’t wear it, step on it, sit on it, or drink liquids that are contained by it or it’s by-products.
Polyester Safety: Evaluating Toxicity Implications
Polyester is a synthetic polymer highly prized for its strength, resistance to wrinkles or shrinking, and quick-drying properties. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it highly popular in the textile industry, and it is used extensively in apparel, home textiles, and various technical...
biobide.com
My own view is that polyester could be our “next asbestos” one day. The issues of micro plastics in our environment are disturbing as well.
All I really know is that it is uncomfortable to wear, and that it’s poor performance as a carpet, rug, and upholstery textile keeps me from recommending it.
To be fair though, polyester is probably ok if you don’t wear it, step on it, sit on it, or drink liquids that are contained by it or it’s by-products.
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SteamwayPro
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SamIam
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Itchy sum bitches
Or sleep on it.This article probably sums it up best as “inconclusive”
Polyester Safety: Evaluating Toxicity Implications
Polyester is a synthetic polymer highly prized for its strength, resistance to wrinkles or shrinking, and quick-drying properties. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it highly popular in the textile industry, and it is used extensively in apparel, home textiles, and various technical...
My own view is that polyester could be our “next asbestos” one day. The issues of micro plastics in our environment are disturbing as well.
All I really know is that it is uncomfortable to wear, and that it’s poor performance as a carpet, rug, and upholstery textile keeps me from recommending it.
To be fair though, polyester is probably ok if you don’t wear it, step on it, sit on it, or drink liquids that are contained by it or it’s by-products.
encapman
Member
Are you saying I need to trash my favorite suit?
ChristinaBlack1
On Vacation
Yeah, I’ve come across some of that stuff too—it’s wild how much synthetic materials can impact our health. Haven’t looked into it much with carpets specifically, though. Do you think it’s something we should be worried about, or is it just another overhyped topic? Curious to hear what others think or if anyone’s got solid stats on this.
Mikey P
Administrator
if there was a race to kill us off, how do you think those micro esters would compete with:
- COVID-19
- Stroke
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Suicide
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Medication abuse and misuse
- Cancers of all types
- Vehicle accidents
- Too much time spent in a polyester Lazy Boy.
On your mark, get set, GO!
Doug Cox
Supportive Member
I love polyester upholstery. Can’t F it upThis article probably sums it up best as “inconclusive”
Polyester Safety: Evaluating Toxicity Implications
Polyester is a synthetic polymer highly prized for its strength, resistance to wrinkles or shrinking, and quick-drying properties. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it highly popular in the textile industry, and it is used extensively in apparel, home textiles, and various technical...
My own view is that polyester could be our “next asbestos” one day. The issues of micro plastics in our environment are disturbing as well.
All I really know is that it is uncomfortable to wear, and that it’s poor performance as a carpet, rug, and upholstery textile keeps me from recommending it.
To be fair though, polyester is probably ok if you don’t wear it, step on it, sit on it, or drink liquids that are contained by it or it’s by-products.
