Water bottles, straws, grocery bags, and single-use plastic packaging fill our landfills, but the problem doesn't end there. There's an even more insidious source of plastic: your closet. Clothes are one of the major sources of plastic pollution in our oceans, with synthetic materials like polyester fibers leeching micro-plastics into our waterways with every wash.

It's one of the main reasons we were drawn to 

—and continue to focus on natural materials in all our 

All fabrics come from either synthetic fibers or natural fibers. 

. Coming from plants and animals, these naturally occurring fibers can biodegrade back into the earth at the end of their lifecycle.

Synthetic, or artificial fibers, are produced from a chemical process and are used to create fabrics like polyester, rayon, nylon, and acrylic. Made from nonrenewable energy sources like oil and natural gas, they're petroleum products, and their production is extremely resource-intensive and degrading to the environment. In contrast, these man-made fibers take hundreds of years to begin decomposing, and when they do, release toxic chemicals into the surrounding ecosystem.

, their popularity in the textile industry due to their affordability and strength. Their physical properties are damage-resistant, which is why in small amounts, manufactured fibers are extremely useful in making clothing more durable, especially for garments like outdoor gear and bathing suits.

One of the main uses for synthetics is fast fashion. To the detriment of our planet and the garment workers involved, brands can produce huge volumes of trendy clothing thanks to the low production cost of synthetic materials.

While too-low a price point almost always signifies synthetics fibers, high prices don’t always mean natural fibers. Even designer and high-end brands use synthetics—sometimes the only reason for a high price is a high markup.

, or other textiles, tiny millimetre-long fibers shed. Like clothes shed lint in the dryer, synthetic fabrics shed plastic fibers when washing. As these fibres are too small to be filtered by the washing machine, they enter our wastewater.

While some fibers are caught by sewage treatment plants, many are not, causing millions of microplastic particles to enter our waterways where treated wastewater is dumped.

Not only do these microplastics accumulate in our oceans and beaches, they also accumulate in the food chain, 

 The most straightforward way to prevent microplastic pollution is to avoid synthetic clothing. If affordable to you, look for 

 crafted from natural materials. Second-hand stores are a great route for finding high-quality fabrics and garments at a lesser price! Natural fabrics won't leech plastic into our ecosystem, and they're also incredibly breathable and soft on your skin.

For clothing you already have and clothes where synthetics are necessary, try changing how you wash. Machine washing less often, and using hand washing and spot treating to last you between laundry cycles. Shorter wash cycles at lower temperatures are 

. Fuller loads of similar fabric types also lead to less friction in the washer, leading to less plastic shedding.

 designed to catch microplastics to do your part in diverging microplastics from our waterways.

A timeless classic and our women's best-seller, the Essential Crew is made from our buttery-soft mid-weight cotton jersey. Updated with your suggestions to now fit longer in the body with slight shaping through the waist.

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Women's Essential Crew in White

A sexy staple perfect as a base layer or worn on its own. Made from our 100% Egyptian cotton micro-rib, itÕs fitted through the body with a deep V in the front and back.

V-neck Tank in Black

An everyday tee with an elevated feel. As its name suggests, this Crew has a relaxed, boxy fit that cascades into a straight-fitting torso and sleeves. Made from our heavyweight cotton jersey, with a ribbed crewneck collar, for a more structured look and feel.

Box Crew in White

Women's Essential Crew in Apricot Illusion

The quintessential year-round wardrobe staple, the Essential Crew is the core to our collection. Slim-fitting through the body, this piece is crafted from our softest and most durable midweight 100% cotton jersey and has been listed as one of the best on the market by the likes of GQ and The Wall Street Journal.

Men's Essential Crew in Black

This racer inspired high-neck tank top is a summer staple that can easily be dressed up with a wide leg pant or skirt, or worn casually with a simple jean. Made from our signature stretch micro-rib jersey.

High Neck Tank in White

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