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Hmm 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. Anywher

by gtk40 5y ago

Hmm 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 5y ago
Not 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 5y ago
I'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 5y ago
  Silk and wool breaths and keeps fresh much longer without having to wash them all the time. Wool is the best IMHO.
- Ryoung27 5y ago
  Are you saying running clothing, or just clothing in general? Cotton for running chafes a solid amount, and doesn't wick moisture well.
- codpiece 5y 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 5y ago
  I'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 5y ago
Cotton 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 5y ago
  Merino 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.

by gtk40 5y ago

Hmm 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 5y ago

Not 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 5y ago

I'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 5y ago
Silk and wool breaths and keeps fresh much longer without having to wash them all the time. Wool is the best IMHO.
Ryoung27 5y ago
Are you saying running clothing, or just clothing in general? Cotton for running chafes a solid amount, and doesn't wick moisture well.
codpiece 5y 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 5y ago
I'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 5y ago

Cotton 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 5y ago
Merino 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.