[analog31]

What's actually happening to the plastic? It can't be coming off my clothes in the washing machine at any profound rate, yet remain good as new for years. If I dispose of something in my locale, it goes to a sanitary landfill and will never see air, water, or sunlight.

I'm oblivious to fashion, much less fast fashion ;-)

Is there an ecologically responsible way to use synthetic clothing? Natural materials are not without their environmental impact either.

[mcpackieh]

Have you checked your lint trap?

[analog31]

Yes, the cotton fabrics (sheets, towels) produce a lot of lint, the synthetics practically none. That's consistent with the cotton stuff wearing out more quickly.