Harmful to the Environment

The sublimation Polyester fabric is notorious for being harmful to the environment. However, many people do not know exactly why. Here are some of the main reasons:

Not biodegradable - Unlike organic cotton or hemp, polyester is not biodegradable; meaning, it will not decompose for 20 to possibly 200 years after production. If that doesn’t make you want to shy away, we don’t know what will.

A source of pollution - Polyester, among other synthetic fibers such as nylon and acrylic, makeup for nearly 60 percent of the world’s clothing materials. That means, anytime they are put through the wash, hundreds upon thousands of fibers are released into the water supply.

Energy-intensive - Not many are aware of this, but polyester is created through a heating process that requires an immense amount of energy. This is known as polymerization. During this process, several chemicals react with one another at temperatures ranging from 302 to 401°F. After polymerization occurs, the long polyester fibers need to cool and gallons of water are required for this step.

Bad For Your Health

On top of polyester being harmful for the environment, it is also harmful to your health. Polyester fibers consist of several chemicals that can trigger a laundry list of reactions in the body. Mostly, because it is absorbed into the skin when worn. The effects of polyester on your health can range from rashes to a possible risk of cancer (because of the carcinogens the fiber carries). In addition, polyester is thought to have an impact on overall organ health, especially the liver and kidneys.

No Breathability
Most synthetic fabrics, for that matter, are not breathable. This is because they are durable and water resistant, so there are no pores for your skin to breath and perspiration to escape. Talk about uncomfortable!

Difficult To Dye

Because polyester is a synthetic material, it is also very difficult to dye. However, it is not to say it cannot be done. Here is an article from Spruce Crafts explaining how exactly it can be done, with the help of some ironing and fabric markers. Dip-dying the polyester can be done as well, but should only be executed if you have extensive experience with dying fabric.

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