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Microplastics from clothing and bedding aren’t just environmental pollutants—they’re ingested and inhaled daily, with estimates suggesting we breathe or ingest about half a credit card’s worth of microplastics weekly. These particles are found embedded in organs, blood vessels, and even the brain, contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
Perhaps most alarmingly, some studies show that polyester underwear can cause infertility; a study with men wearing polyester slings showed a complete sperm count decline—going to zero—after just 4.5 months. The combination of heat retention, static electricity, and chemical exposure creates oxidative stress, damaging reproductive tissues and altering natural body functions.