I read an interesting article on New York Times web site this morning about how polyester clothing could possibly be more eco-friendly in the long run than cotton. Basically, while the creation of polyester textiles produces more CO2 than cotton, over time, caring for polyester garments takes less energy because they clean easier and dry faster.

While I love the idea of possibly being more eco-friendly by wearing more polyester, I’m hesitant to start replacing my entire wardrobe with synthetic fibers. I love cotton, plain and simple. They’re soft, versatile, and in my opinion, easy to clean anyway. The majority of my clothes consist of cotton jeans, tees, and sweaters, which all need little care except for a quick turn in the washing machine and tumbled dry in low heat. As it is, I’ve already started washing ALL my laundry in cold water. My clothes aren’t THAT filthy that they need a high temp wash. Plus, as I’ve mentioned, doing laundry is one chore I usually procrastinate about, the indicator being that I’ve completely run out of clean underwear.

Filed by Maria in environment, fashion