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Re:Inhalable textile microplastic fibers impair lung repair by danw1979 on Friday April 22, 2022 @03:22AM (#31119142)
Just wear merino, folks. Not outrageously expensive, warm, rarely needs washing.

I’m a 15 year convert to wearing it daily. Whenever I try a “plastic” jumper on at the shops I can tell immediately it feels sweaty and uncomfortable…

Re:Inhalable textile microplastic fibers impair lung repair by meristohm on Saturday April 23, 2022 @09:13PM (#31140350)
Wear merino, and help it last a long time by not washing it (or washing it gently). If our bodies don't stink (thanks to ammonia-eating bacteria like Nitrosomonas eutropha) we don't need to wash clothing as often, nor do we need to shower. Rolling in dirt like birds and horses is a stretch for most of us, but I think we'll figure out some way.
Re:Inhalable textile microplastic fibers impair lung repair by yobbo on Friday April 22, 2022 @05:53AM (#31119838)
Seems more likely that vinyl and polyester is from furniture and carpeting and such.