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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by userbinator on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:39PM (#46627349)
Inhaling large quantities of any type of fiber is not good, cotton included: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byssinosis

But if anything I'd think plastic fibers are less likely to have any effects, because they're inert.

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by Retric on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @10:40PM (#46627733)
Being chemically inert isn’t enough for your lungs, the mechanical properties are also critical.

Microplastics aren’t necessarily chemically inert either, but it’s worth remembering just how delicate your lungs are.

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Re:Why some clothes shrink in the wash – and how to 'unshrin... by dredmorbius on Thursday January 15, 2026 @03:43PM (#46639008)
Silica dust, PM25, and asbestos are all largely inert, and cause significant health issues.

Radon is one of the noble gasses, and is chemically inert, but harmful.

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis>

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particulate_matter#Health_effe...>

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestosis>

<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon#Health_risks>

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