The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with multiple impacts on water, agriculture and human beings. The textile sector, which is constantly growing, makes extensive use of plastics for fibers, labels and packaging. Polyester, a more affordable petroleum-based raw material than natural fibers such as cotton, linen or hemp, is now everywhere in our closets, releasing microplastics that flow into the ocean and enter our food chain with each wash. |