Loading... Many of us are now dressed head to toe in plastic. A textile derived from the same non-renewable source as takeaway containers, has grown to make up more than half of the clothes bought in Australia. Polyester is durable, cheap, and dries quickly. It's also easy to print patterns on. It's commonly used by itself or as a blend with other textiles. It's used for gym clothes and sports uniforms, party dresses, work attire, and many cheap fast fashion items. And every purchase is taking an environmental toll. One Australian study by RMIT found a single 100 per cent...