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
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Are you saying I need to trash my favorite suit?
