Acrylic, nylon, and polyester, oh my!
These are the most unsustainable fabrics that are used to make a majority of big companies’ fast-fashion clothing pieces. Why do we avoid these materials?
Most polyesters on not biodegradable, meaning they can take up to 200 years to break down if they are put into a land fill. Acrylic production involves highly toxic chemicals that can be dangerous to the health of factory workers. Nylon is partially derived from petroleum, one of the dirtiest industries and forms of energy (Kaitlyn, 2021).
Kaitlyn. (2021, April 10). A guide to the most and least sustainable fabrics. A Guide to the Most and Least Sustainable Fabrics. Retrieved December 1, 2021, from https://www.eco-stylist.com/a-guide-to-the-most-and-least-sustainable-fabrics/.
These are just a few of the frightening facts about these unsustainable materials, but this gives us motivation to offer the most earth-friendly, sustainable linens you can find in the textile industry!
There are things you can do today to slow down the production of these toxic materials. The best place to start is to shop small from businesses who source their materials ethically and using materials that do not harm our planet. Check out our Etsy shop to see our bestsellers that use sustainable, second-hand linens!
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