How Fast Fashion & (Recycled) Polyester Create The Microplastics In Our Blood 

It's criminal how such an informative and super critical video of our times, doesn't even have 10k views and only about 400 likes. This is the reason the humanity is suffering as we don't care even if something kills us. Thank you for this video and it's now our job to share and share it as much as possible. Unfortunately, the lower cost, benefits and the ease of mass manufacturing of plastic products is hard to abandon plastic products completely but at what cost?

They need to teach this in schools

WOW! I had NO idea. This was such an insightful video! I LOVE all your products! Currently wearing one of your tanks as I write this!

Thank you for producing this video. What this video did not really explain is that it is not the 'microplastics' that are the worst problem, it is the toxic chemicals that are leached FROM the plastics that are the problem. These toxic chemicals are what are now contaminating our entire planet, causing cancers, brain disorders, gut dysbiosis, triggering genes that cause disorders, and hormone dysfunctions. From brain cancers to untreatable gut issues to hormones, our planet is now awash is petroleum based chemicals that we've been convinced to buy.

Hurley used to brag about making boardshorts from water bottles lol

great video, more people need to understand how textiles are made

A story of us.. a majority of humans who thought it would be great to be simple consumers and never ask questions. But now we’re starting to, after decades of sickness and death.

It's gold of a content

high quality information, well delivered! Thank you!

Really interesting, thanks

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Goodness Whyyy do you only have 700 views on this? This is such important info, and thank you for sharing. I will pass along.

Great video

Awesome informative video! More people should be aware of this! One question: what is the best replacement for dry-fit clothing? Maybe you'll make an activewear section too. Thanks!

And then we’re sitting & sleeping in it as well 😢.

Any suggestions on how to sustainably dispose of polyester fabrics you already own? ..since donating and recycling them will only contribute to the problem.

Great video BUT it leaves unanswered a few things. 1. How damaging is polyester in reality, microplastics sound horrendous but we do need solid evidence that they are actually destroying our planet before we can take action; 2. Cotton and wool are natural but have environmental implications too. Cotton is less durable than polyester so much be replaced often. It is also a water sponge so cannot be comfortably worn in cold climates or during intense sports activities. Wool is durable but must be processed and dyed--and it requires controlling and processing animals which is not always done compassionately. No clear answers here, but the issues are more nuanced and complex than portrayed. Thanks for opening up a good conversation.

People should stop villainizing plastic as it will not reach in the ocean by its own. To stop production of plastic, you need to stop extracting its raw materials which is a by-product of petroleum. Without petroleum, you wouldn't have gasoline. Plastics are used in packaging materials because they are durable and lightweight. If you're thinking switching to paper and cardboard is the solution, its not. Transporting these items will require more energy due to their space and weight. The most ideal type of packaging which can be reuse over and over again is glass. But glass is fragile and heavy, and requires a lot of energy to be manufactured and to be transported. The only way to save the environment is to go back to the old ways, which will require drastic change in human behavior , mindset and priorities. Putting the blame on a certain material after serving its purpose is a total BS and are just people who are looking for an easy way, without really changing. You want to save the environment, encourage everyone to abandon all technology and inventions that require energy. The use of Solar Energy sounds very enticing like individuals using it are doing a huge impact in the environment, which is not, because the materials and processes in manufacturing the solar batteries are very hazardous not just for the environment, but to the people involve in the manufacturing. So, just to conclude this comment, if you want to genuinely save the environment and stop these microplastics from getting into the human body, encourage people to stop using energy, stop eating fruits and vegetables that are not in their natural bearing season, buy only items that are made within your community where they use materials found in your community as well, do not shower everyday, encourage people to go back in the old ways. there is no such thing as free lunch. Your convenience now has a price, which may or may not directly affect you now, but it will have an effect. When there is no demand, manufacturers will lessen the supply. And if you try to argue about having small steps better than a well thought solution to a massively big problem in the society today, then the small steps might be a closing door to the only problem a portion of people are concern of, while creating a bigger problem in the future.

Plastic is our Midas touch

Our society is wrong on so many level....why cant we adopt more natural and traditional ways?greed and profit over health and environment is destroying us

What about nylon, and spandex? These are also plastics, but my question is, how do they compare (quantifiably) to polyester?

I wish we could ditch petroleum plastics. Especially for casual wear. To be fair, both the merino wool underwear brands I tried out got destroyed with 8 weeks of being worn twice weekly and I went back to spandex type wear. It is hard being an athlete.

Any suggestions on how to sustainably dispose of polyester fabrics you already own? ..since donating and recycling them will only contributeto the problem.

this is such an amazing video! please post on tiktok

Interesting they kept Hemp illegal for so long !

you need a collaboration for your content.

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Idk kinda cool how small planktons died a long time ago and now i use their dead bodies as cheap fashion. 👍🏻

과식으로 소비를 해야만 경제가 돌아간다는식은? 미친 의식 아닌가요? 산업ㆍ상업ㆍ유통시대 노노.

I vote everyone wears no clothes... for safety, of course.

Too late, too many people, too long now, 80 years.....

How would plastic from clothes get into our blood? We have skin to prevent things from even getting into our body in the first place.

But no more plastic bags at the grocery store…problem solved, right?

i need waterproof jacket so i need me some polyester

Our current society cannot function without plastic. Look at your car, your phone, your eyeglasses....