Sentences with phrase «synthetic fiber clothing»

Many types of synthetic fiber clothing also contain plastics and plastic chemicals.

Not exact matches

Much of the clothing that people now consider work - appropriate incorporates sports - inspired materials like spandex, Lycra, and other synthetic fibers.

Non-organic baby clothing is often made from synthetic fibers manufactured with petrochemicals, acrylic (polycrylonitriles), PVC, and esters that are linked to a variety of health problems.

Specially made to clean synthetic and technical fibers, the liquid helps to preserve athletic clothing's moisture wicking capabilities, breathability, and water repellency.

Also keep in mind that clothing blended with natural fibers is a less toxic option than clothing made of all or predominately synthetic fibers.

In the laundry, synthetic clothing sheds microscopic plastic fibers (shown in the inset along with other plastic debris) that make their way through sewage treatment systems and into oceans.

To assemble such a nurturing ensemble, I'll start with Kevlar, the tough synthetic fiber used in clothing already available to protect against motorcycle falls, chain saw accidents, bullets, blasts, and even snakebites.

But equipment malfunctioned, and the fluid spilled, setting the synthetic fibers of her clothing ablaze.

When possible, opt for natural fiber clothing (like cotton, wool, hemp, linen, etc) over synthetics like polyester, lycra, etc..

Nature has already given the fiber so many of the properties humans need in clothing, without having to add synthetics or chemicals or alter its structure.

Huanca's totemic sculptures merge tactile materials such as clothing, natural and synthetic fibers and other cultural artifacts, which are then deconstructed and reassembled to create delicate abstract compositions.

The idea behind Guppy Friend is to contain synthetic clothing within a mesh bag that lets in soapy water while trapping any plastic fibers that are loosened during the wash.