Acrylic & Polyester | Fatal Conveniences™

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Sweaters, blankets, hats, scarves, stuffed animals– what do these popular items have in common? They’re most likely made from acrylic fibers. Acrylic is a man-made, synthetic fiber that, although soft and comfy, is terrible for your body and the environment. Like polyester, acrylic fabrics are cheap, soft, and can be dyed any color of the rainbow. We’ve been so used to using this material, that we barely think twice when seeing it on a label.

In this episode, 

I’ll explain how acrylic and polyester are made. And I’ll go over why products like acrylic yarn, poly-fill, and synthetic materials are dangerous. I’ll break down the history of synthetic fabric and why companies opt for cheap fakes instead of natural fibers. This crap is terrible for the environment, and I’ll explain why. We’ll go over what to check for on labels for clothing or toys, and what to look for instead. So before you stock up on warm fuzzy things for fall and winter, listen to this eye-opening episode.