A plastic-based fiber. It may also appear in a blend with natural fibers.
A natural fiber field note
Ditch polyester. Your clothes shouldn’t start as oil.
Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from the same kind of plastic used in many bottles. Your closet has other options.
Style 80085Made from
synthetic fiber
synthetic fiber
100%
PolyesterThat is a lot of plastic.
PolyesterThat is a lot of plastic.
01 · The exit
There’s no purity test. Start with one label, one garment, one better choice.
Want clothes without polyester?
Woven Grace is a small, family-run shop built around clothing in natural fibers. It’s a practical place to start looking.
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
- Hemp
A few favorites, in stock now:
Caroline Maxi Dress
$94.00
100% cotton denim
The Florance Cotton Blouse
$72.00
Cotton
The Bramble Cotton Midi Skirt
$78.00
100% cotton
The Nantucket Stripe Cotton Sweater
$89.00
Cotton knit
Full disclosure: Ditch Polyester and Woven Grace come from the same family. We’re recommending our own shop because we built it around the fibers we wanted to wear.
02 · Tag check
Read before you buy.
Another plastic-based fiber. Watch for it in activewear, hosiery, and blends.
Plant fibers. Look at the percentage on the label, not just the front-of-garment marketing.
Animal and plant fibers. A blend can still include synthetics, so read the full list.