Petroleum-based fibres are spiralling out of control as Zara, Calvin Klein, and other brands pay little regard to the harm they cause, the Changing Markets Foundation finds
Synthetic fabrics have come a long way, from 1970s leisure suits to this season's sweatsuits and yoga pants. Yet the popularity of polyester and other petroleum-based fibers takes a toll few brands are...
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