How Fast Fashion & (Recycled) Polyester Create The Microplastics In Our Blood
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- We are covered in petroleum. Hydrocarbons create the plastics (polyester, nylon, elastane, acrylic, etc) that seep into our everyday lives, our clothes, and our bodies.
Polyester has led the way for fast fashion to boom, leaving a trail of microplastics in nature and in us.
With the help of Professor Dick Vethaak, we explain how polyester clothing helps create the microplastics found in our bloodstream.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Microplastic Fibers Found In Our Blood
1:27 Polyester Plastics Are Petroleum Hydrocarbons
2:03 How Petroleum Is Made Into Polyester
3:12 How PET Plastic Is Made Into Polyester Clothes
4:32 Microplastics Are Easily Released When Wearing Clothes
5:04 Recycled Polyester Is Not Sustainable And Also Releases Microplastics
They need to teach this in schools
Yes! Really necessary.
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?
Yes, there is so much valuable information that needs to reach more people. Thank you, we truly appreciate your support! 🙏
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.
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!
I'm so happy to hear! thank you so much for the kind comments!
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.
great video, more people need to understand how textiles are made
high quality information, well delivered! Thank you!
Hurley used to brag about making boardshorts from water bottles lol
It's gold of a content
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.
Thank you, we truly appreciate your support! 🙏
Really interesting, thanks
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!
Hi there! Thank you for your comment. Dry-fit clothing usually has a large amount of fabric finishings added because it’s like sweat repellent. Wool would be a great replacement because it's sweat-wicking and studies show that alpaca is more sweat-wicking than merino wool, they’re quick drying as well.
What about nylon, and spandex? These are also plastics, but my question is, how do they compare (quantifiably) to polyester?
Way worse! Its a carcinogen. Polyester done the old school way not like today with fast fashion should’t frey as it does. Also pandex is an allergen. For me its really agravating my face swells into a cartoonishly evil mask if the breaze catches me right! Its fucking bullshit cuz everyone wears that crap now! Also detergents ans fabric softners adhear easier to both spandex and nylon increasing irritation. Polyester especially if done right is a million times better. Nylon is more durable but its same as spandex and you shouldn’t wash it. Its terriblw. All three come from plastics families, but Polyester tends to rinse well and has very good properties for clothing especially in a 70/30 mix of cotton/pilyester respectively. Its much more durable if I had made this video polyester would have been the last on this hitlist.
Good question. Wish I knew the anwser too.
And then we’re sitting & sleeping in it as well 😢.
I just discovered all my bedding was made of polyester. Went to the store and purchased all cotton bedding. Can't believe I've been sleeping surrounded by plastic for years.
Same too
Any suggestions on how to sustainably dispose of polyester fabrics you already own? ..since donating and recycling them will only contribute to the problem.
I also want to know.
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.
Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your comment. We would like to answer you with all the information we have had access to:
1. While there isn't conclusive proof of the direct effects of microplastics on human health, scientists have found that plastics can carry bacteria, potentially causing health issues. Studies have definitively shown that phthalates, found in plastics, negatively affect our reproductive health. Environmentally, the main issue is that plastics don't biodegrade, leading to overflowing landfills and polluted waterways.
2. This is true. While organic cotton doesn't release microplastics and is biodegradable, it's less durable. Additionally, cotton isn't ideal for hot weather. Note that polyester, though potentially warmer, traps moisture, promoting bacterial growth.
3. Let's not forget the environmental impact of polyester production. It starts with petroleum extraction, requiring disruptive infrastructure and potentially causing oil spills and carbon emissions. Animal welfare is a valid concern, especially regarding merino sheep and goats. However, it’s important to remember that alpacas and sheep require regular shearing for their own health.
🤔Polyester is made from crude oil which means we can convert polyester back into polyester🤔
Plastic is our Midas touch
Any suggestions on how to sustainably dispose of polyester fabrics you already own? ..since
donating and recycling them will only contributeto the problem.
Thank you for your interest! However, if you dispose of the item, it's going to release microplastics into the environment. Probably the best option would be upcycling because the material is being reused, instead of making a new fabric.
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
Facts😢
Money bro, it's simple as that 😒
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.
Mass production and free trade is the problem things need to be produced locally. Might be hard for americans to believe but a simple life is cleaner and less wastefull. The whole point of modernity is medicine we have that now time to start living in huts again!
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.
You're totally right, looking for long-lasting athletic clothing while being a sustainable option at the same time is complicated and complex. However, we recommend you look for blends with more natural fiber, and less spandex, or any other synthetic fiber.
you need a collaboration for your content.
this is such an amazing video! please post on tiktok
Interesting they kept Hemp illegal for so long !
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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. 👍🏻
I vote everyone wears no clothes... for safety, of course.
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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.
Hey! Thank you for leaving a comment. We know polyester clothes, or any other plastic-free materials used to produce clothing, release microplastics which we breathe in. You can check our video interviewing Dr. Dick Vethaak, he explains more about this: czcams.com/video/4WDNzyCWikc/video.htmlsi=G4KBLUlt17W57wx1
Too late, too many people, too long now, 80 years.....
It might seem too late, but you can always start with your habits and modify your lifestyle to prevent as many illnesses as possible.
But no more plastic bags at the grocery store…problem solved, right?
Hi! Thank you for your comment. Well, it's more than that, besides reducing plastic bags, there are plastic bottles, plastic in clothing (polyester), and many more plastic-based products that end up harming the environment and our health.
i need waterproof jacket so i need me some polyester
Hi there, thank you for your comment. Actually, there are rain jackets made of wool. Here is a brand that offers some options for water-resistance jackets: www.woolmark.com/performance/merino-wool-outer-layers/
Our current society cannot function without plastic. Look at your car, your phone, your eyeglasses....
Yes, plastic is everywhere as you mention, but we can start replacing it in our daily choices and clothes.