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Plastic is bad because it degrades into microplastic which is mechanically toxic to life (gets stuck in yer body). Why would you want to wear something toxic? T
by hypertele-Xii 6y ago
Plastic is bad because it degrades into microplastic which is mechanically toxic to life (gets stuck in yer body). Why would you want to wear something toxic? That's like taking asbestos out of the walls and rubbing it on your body. Also, (machine) washing plastic clothes further degrades them into microplastics. Bad idea all around.
- gtk40 6y agoHmm I'm a runner and pretty much everything I wear for running is plastic. The common advice I've gotten is to avoid cotton and it's worked well for me. Anywhere I can read more about this?
- millzlane 6y agoNot OP, But I've read about it recently. While, I'm not yet avoiding these products, it's cause for concern. https://appalachiangearcompany.com/blogs/appgear-insider/your-fleece-s-dirty-secret-microplastics https://appalachiangearcompany.com/blogs/appgear-insider/you...
- snypher 6y agoI'd like to know who is advising you against cotton, and why? Unless you are in a strange climate it's one of the best materials for clothing.
- pastage 6y agoSilk and wool breaths and keeps fresh much longer without having to wash them all the time. Wool is the best IMHO.
- Ryoung27 6y agoAre you saying running clothing, or just clothing in general? Cotton for running chafes a solid amount, and doesn't wick moisture well.
- codpiece 6y ago"Cotton kills" is a common refrain in rowing because when its wet in cold environments, it can lead to hypothermia. Additionally, cotton is very heavy in water. Basic water safety used to teach that you should strip down, even use your jeans as a flotation device.
- gtk40 6y agoI've tried running in cotton and it is not a pleasant experience, especially in high humidity or rainy conditions (very common where I live).
- switchbak 6y agoCotton kills, definitely avoid that. Modern merino wool is a super material, I've moved away from synthetic jerseys entirely. Substantially less stinky, works well in all temps, and not created from plastics. Eventually we'll understand how to synthesize something as good or better than wool, but for now merino is where it's at.
- driverdan 6y agoMerino wool has downsides too. It stains more easily, is more expensive, is less durable, and gets eaten by bugs. IMO it's less comfortable too.