Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?
- Posted on January 20, 2026
- By NPR
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Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?

There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they're believed to be? Are there upsides?