Studies show that wearing polyester releases more microplastics

Microplastics

Wearing Polyester May Release More Microplastics Than Washing It – Sourcing Journal

Wearing clothes could release more microfibres to the environment than washing them

Quantification of different microplastic fibres discharged from textiles in machine wash and tumble drying

Microplastics from textiles: towards a circular economy for textiles in Europe — European Environment Agency

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Microfiber Release to Water, Via Laundering, and to Air, via Everyday Use: A Comparison between Polyester Clothing with Differing Textile Parameters

Are Synthetic Fabrics Sustainable? Overview and Environmental Impact

What You Need To Know About Microplastics and Textile - Fibershed

Microplastics are in our bodies. Here's why we don't know the health risks

Can polyester underwear affect fertility, cause impotence?

New Research Finds Consumers Do Not Realize Their Clothes May Contribute to Microplastic Pollution