Fast fashion is one of the worst things to happen to humanity. It has exploited slave labor, destroyed the environment, and created oligarchs worldwide.
I don’t disagree with you that it’s bad but I don’t think changing the fashion industry is going to solve those problems either. People are selfish and exploitation is in our nature. We will simply invent new ways to steal from and oppress others unless the whole world suddenly decides they don’t like money. The people making cheap shirts in Malaysia still need to make a living if we shut down the sweat shops. Unless the root problem is solved they’ll just be out of work until Apple or whoever else comes in to exploit the cheap labor market and the cycle starts over again.
In addition to being a microplastic pollution disaster, for most daily use polyester just isn’t as good as cotton or other natural fibers. It’s especially bad for underwear and socks because it just lets moisture sit there instead of wicking it away and letting it dry.
And totally subjective here, but I think it feels like shit.
Yeah, I avoid plastic in my clothing unless it’s utility, like a few of my low temperature outdoor gear items.
Polyester is such a shit material to wear, even if it’s cheap, it sucks too much. Like saving money on TP by getting the cheap stuff that’s more like fine grit sandpaper.
I mean, you could also have clothing that’s a) not made from plastic and b) lasts longer.
But you know, capitalism.
Fast fashion is one of the worst things to happen to humanity. It has exploited slave labor, destroyed the environment, and created oligarchs worldwide.
I don’t disagree with you that it’s bad but I don’t think changing the fashion industry is going to solve those problems either. People are selfish and exploitation is in our nature. We will simply invent new ways to steal from and oppress others unless the whole world suddenly decides they don’t like money. The people making cheap shirts in Malaysia still need to make a living if we shut down the sweat shops. Unless the root problem is solved they’ll just be out of work until Apple or whoever else comes in to exploit the cheap labor market and the cycle starts over again.
In addition to being a microplastic pollution disaster, for most daily use polyester just isn’t as good as cotton or other natural fibers. It’s especially bad for underwear and socks because it just lets moisture sit there instead of wicking it away and letting it dry.
And totally subjective here, but I think it feels like shit.
Yeah, I avoid plastic in my clothing unless it’s utility, like a few of my low temperature outdoor gear items.
Polyester is such a shit material to wear, even if it’s cheap, it sucks too much. Like saving money on TP by getting the cheap stuff that’s more like fine grit sandpaper.