Polyester Clothing
Moderate burden — Polyester Clothing adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Synthetic fabrics that shed microfibres.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 54 places polyester clothing in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Synthetic clothing sheds plastic microfibres in the wash and through wear, adding to microplastic exposure. Natural fibres and a filter bag cut the shedding.
Frequently asked questions
Is polyester clothing a toxic exposure?
Polyester Clothing has a Detox Score of 54 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Synthetic clothing sheds plastic microfibres in the wash and through wear, adding to microplastic exposure. Natural fibres and a filter bag cut the shedding.
What is a safer alternative to polyester clothing?
A lower-exposure swap for polyester clothing is: Natural fibres — cotton, wool, linen; a microfibre laundry bag. Synthetic clothing sheds plastic microfibres in the wash and through wear, adding to microplastic exposure. Natural fibres and a filter bag cut the shedding.