Fast Fashion

Polyester-Blend Bedding Set

1.8kg double set, 65% polyester

1170

Total plastic weight

Poly-cotton bedding is the single largest piece of synthetic textile in most homes. The blend cannot be separated, and 65/35 sheets shed fibre with every wash for years.

Recycle probability

200

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

1 components

Polyester fibre in the weave1170g

Production footprint

Per unit

700L

Water to produce

15kWh

Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

Lower-impact alternatives

100% cotton or linen bedding
Recyclable as a single fibre and it gets softer with age.
0g
plastic
Second-hand or ex-hotel linen
Heavy-duty cotton at a fraction of the cost.
0g
plastic
Repurpose worn sets as cloths
Keeps the fabric out of the bin one more cycle.
0g
plastic

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