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Why IXNAY Avoids All Synthetic Fibers, Including Polyester—Recycled or Not?

Recycled polyester is still plastic. Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics into water, soil, and our bodies. Don’t fall for greenwashing—read the full post on our website before you buy.

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- Synthetic fibers are plastic (polyester, nylon, acrylic, and many blends).
- Materials can shed tiny plastic microfibers during wear and washing.
- “Recycled” may reduce some impacts but it doesn’t stop shedding, it doesn’t biodegrade, and it doesn’t solve end-of-life waste.