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A primary culprit in the toxicity of textiles is polyester, a petroleum-derived synthetic fabric. As a plastic, polyester doesn’t just look like fabric—it’s essentially plastic clothing. When washed or dried, it sheds microplastics that pollute our environment and infiltrate our bodies. Studies reveal that these tiny particles can embed in our organs, even in the brain, where microplastics have been found accumulating to the weight of a plastic spoon. These microplastics are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, and hormonal disruption.