As fast fashion rises, simultaneously unsustainable materials and practices increase. Microplastics are tiny fibres of plastic that are embedded within blended clothes, this is a cheap material alternative for factories over producing. Materials such as polyester, acrylic and nylon contain these microplastics, regardless if they are blended with cotton. Plastics within your clothes come with a series of implications, this includes toxin absorption to the skin. Plastics contain chemicals that when continuously rubbed against skin, particularly as sweat occurs, the toxins are absorbed into the skin. These materials are also short lasting and quickly decrease in quality, leading to mass waste.
Plastics in clothing is unsustainable and unethical. Due to the short life span of these fabrics, garments are thrown out at a higher rate which cannot be safely disposed of. They are not biodegradable and textile waste take up a significant portion of overall land fill waste. However due to the low cost, accessibility and short production times of microplastic materials, these have no sign of reducing to compete with the fashion market.
At Organic Crew, we use strictly only organic fibres for our materials. We sustainably and ethically source and produce our garments in 100% pure fibres. We use organic cotton, cashmere, and Australian merino wool. Ensuring there is no negative impact on the people or the planet as a result of our clothing. Our products have a guaranteed long lasting life, for your clothing should last you years – not a season.
