It is most likely that the kind of clothes we are wearing now, would not pass the test if examined by the Soviet Union’s quality scrutiny board.
Milky apparel - a substitute to synthetic materials or danger to the environment?
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Cotton through global perspective
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Polyester is a conventional petroleum-based manufactured fibre, used in nearly all categories of fabric.
It may take up to 200 years to begin to decompose in landfill. In comparison to 'natural' fibres like cotton which are often unsustainably harvested, polyester may be more environmentally friendly.