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00:20 synthetic alternative to wool
00:50 acrylic made from fossil fuels
01:50 Anti-fur movement
02:39 it's highly flammable
03:00 examples of acrylic
04:38 general Pros
05:22 general Cons
05:50 Environmental Pro
05:58 environmental Cons
07:00 microfiber waste/ microplastic
07:50 final thoughts
Videos mentioned:
What is Polyester: • WHAT IS POLYESTER? | S...
What is Nylon: • WHAT IS NYLON? | S1:E5...
What is Spandex: • WHAT IS SPANDEX? | S1:...
What is Wool: • WHAT IS WOOL? | S1:E6 ...
Sustainable Fashion: • SUSTAINABLE FASHION | ...
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Microplastic:
www.forbes.com...
grist.org/livi...
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Faux fur made from acrylic
www.huffpost.c...
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Health Risks for textile workers
In addition to being hazardous to the environment, acrylic fabric may also be hazardous to your health. As early as 1979, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) became concerned that residual monomers in acrylic fabric may be carcinogenic. This suspicion has since been substantiated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; every time your skin comes into contact with acrylic fibers, your chances of developing cancer increase.
On its own, acrylic fabric is highly flammable, which means it must be treated with toxic flame retardants to avoid the possibility of grievously injuring the wearer. The types of flame retardants used are called organophosphates, and these toxic compounds gradually accumulate in the body.
Exposure to synthetic fibers in general during the production process increases breast cancer rates in postmenopausal women. Synthetic fibers like acrylonitrile also serve as breeding grounds for bacteria, which could cause skin conditions and general discomfort.
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Like polyester and nylon, acrylic fabric is hydrophobic - meaning it repels water. This can lead to bacteria growth in the fabric which may compromise the structure and cause odor. It also means that acrylic fabric is more likely to create static electricity and cling. Acrylic fabric is also flammable and can be extremely difficult to extinguish, whereas wool is extremely difficult to light.
Because of these properties, acrylic is not a good material for clothes. It is usually blended with natural wool fibers or used to mimic wool not for its properties, but for manufacturers to save money on cost of materials.
is acrylic good material for clothes
polyacrylonitrile is the polymer created to make acrylic fabric fibers
workplace hazards of producing acrylic fabric
Acrylic fiber is made from the polymer polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrolonitrile is a flammable, colorless liquid that is created from polypropylene. The EPA found that inhaling polyacrylonitrile gives the victim similar symptoms to cyanide poisoning. In fact, when exposed to polyacrylonitrile, our bodies metabolize the chemical into cyanide. This metabolization can take place after exposure to the chemical through skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation. Polyacrylonitrile is also cited as a potential cancer hazard.
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