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Electricity use for laundry over a year
Short answer: Most of the electricity in a wash goes to heating the water, not to turning the drum. That is why a was...
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Water use in your own laundry over a year
Short answer: A modern machine typically uses between 40 and 60 litres per wash. The number of washes therefore matte...
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Water use in textile production
Short answer: Water is used for growing, for making the fibre and for dyeing. How much depends on the raw material an...
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Wash bags against microfibres
Short answer: A fine mesh wash bag catches part of the fibres that come loose. It does not remove them completely, bu...
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Which fabrics shed most in the wash
Short answer: Loosely knitted fabrics of short fibres release the most in the wash. Fleece and fluffy surfaces releas...
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Microfibres from washing and what gets out
Short answer: All textiles release tiny fibres when washed. Synthetic fibres do not break down in nature, while plant...
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Airing instead of washing
Short answer: A night on a hanger by an open window removes most everyday smells. It saves a wash and extends the lif...
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What happens to the fabric when it is discarded
Short answer: Pure cellulose fibers break down in nature over months to years, depending on conditions. Blends with e...
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Microplastic from clothing in the washing machine
Short answer: Synthetic fibers shed small plastic pieces with every wash, no matter how carefully you wash them. Bamb...
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Closed loop production explained
Short answer: A closed loop means the solvent is collected and reused instead of being released into nature. That is ...
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What to know about bamboo clothing and environmental claims
Short answer: Claims about textiles and the environment are hard to fully document. We stick to what can be explained...
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What to know about microplastics and textiles
Short answer: Microplastics are released from synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon during washing. Cellulose fib...
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