Fig leaves are out. What to wear to be kind to the planet?

Polyester, one of the most common fibers, is a plastic derived from crude oil. The long fibers that make up polyester thread are woven together to make fabric. Extracting the oil and melting the plastic require energy. Perhaps a bigger concern is what happens when synthetics get into the hands of consumers. Synthetic fibers shed plastic filaments — possibly from daily wear and tear, but also in the wash. If shed in the laundry, the
Fig leaves are out. What to wear to be kind to the planet?

Polyester, one of the most common fibers, is a plastic derived from crude oil. The long fibers that make up polyester thread are woven together to make fabric. Extracting the oil and melting the plastic require energy. Perhaps a bigger concern is what happens when synthetics get into the hands of consumers. Synthetic fibers shed plastic filaments — possibly from daily wear and tear, but also in the wash. If shed in the laundry, the