Natural or synthetic: do you know the difference?

Natural or Synthetic: do you know the difference?

Some choose a garment for how it drapes, others for how it feels on the skin. But often, what makes the difference is the material it's made from.

Fibers are not all alike: some breathe, others retain.
Some age gracefully, others wear out quickly.

And not everyone knows that during washing, synthetic fabrics release invisible microplastics that remain in the environment.

For this reason, choosing a natural fiber is not just a matter of comfort: it is also a choice of care.

We have gathered some essential information here, to be read at your leisure.

What do we really know about fibers?

All fabrics, even natural ones, release microfibers during washing.
But the difference lies in the material they are made of.

Synthetic fibers – such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic –
release tiny plastic particles that
do not degrade and remain in the environment for decades.

Most of the microplastics in our seas
come precisely from this type of domestic washing.

Natural fibers – such as cotton, wool, or linen –
instead release biodegradable microfibers.
In fresh water, salt water, or biological systems,
they decompose naturally without leaving a trace.

What does it mean to choose natural?

It means reducing the environmental impact of every wash, making a more conscious choice even in small daily gestures.

It is a concrete way to take care of yourself, your garment… and what surrounds us.

Cotton really does biodegrade.

According to several independent studies,
cotton can decompose up to 90% in less than 40 days,
under natural environmental conditions.

It is a plant fiber, free of plastic,
that returns to the earth without accumulating.

This makes it a safer choice, even in the long run.

In conclusion

Choosing natural fibers is not just a matter of well-being on the skin:
it is a simple gesture that also benefits the environment.