Is Polyester Bad for Clothing? Pros and Cons

Polyester gets a mixed reputation. Here is a fair look.

What is it?

A synthetic fibre made from oil based materials.

The pros

Durable, quick drying, resists wrinkles and shrinking and holds colour well.

The cons

Less breathable than natural fibres, can hold odour and sheds microfibres in the wash.

When is it useful?

Activewear, outer layers and blends where stretch and durability matter.

How to care for it

Wash cool and use a microfibre catching bag if you like.

Quick answers

Is polyester comfortable?

It depends on the weave.

Does it smell?

It can hold odour.

Is blending good?

Often, with cotton.

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