Did you know fabrics like polyester, acrylic, and nylon are a form of plastic made from oil?
Polyester and other synthetic fabrics have become ubiquitous in our closets, making up about 70% of clothes produced today. Unfortunately, they are also a major source of microplastics and require toxic dyes. The UN has even identified textiles as a priority sector in their work on plastic pollution.
To limit global heating to 1.5°C, the world must phase out oil and gas extraction – which also means no more synthetic clothing. As the 4th largest producer of crude oil and 11th largest emitter of greenhouse gases per capita, Canada plays a critical role in driving this change.
Beyond Plastic Fashion encourages citizens to advocate for their own health and the viability of our planet by demanding that brands transition away from plastic fashion.
Learn more about our work on plastic fashion
Audit where plastics are found in your apparel supply chain and make this information publicly available.
Make a public pledge to reduce and ultimately eliminate your use of synthetic fabrics and single-use plastics.
Remove synthetic materials from non-performance garments and integrate preferred materials* for performance garments. (*as definite by Textile Exchange)
Offer take-back and repair programs.
Can you turn denim into tomatoes?
We interviewed a plastic-free denim brand to learn how they make stretch jeans without spandex and why it matters.
Watch the video
Audit your closet to see how much of your clothing is made from synthetics (e.g., polyester, acrylic, nylon).
Avoid buying synthetic clothing.
Ask brands to move beyond plastic fashion.
Take care of the clothes you already have.
Use a microfibre filter or washing bag when doing laundry.
Fashion Revolution Week 2025:
Think Globally, Act Locally
This year we will ask what role our community plays in the global fashion system and we will work together to make legislative change. Our teams are busy planning events for the week of April 22-27, including Mend in Public Day on Saturday, April 26!
Want to volunteer with your local team? Email your city leads and put your city in the subject line.
- Vancouver, Kelowna – bc.canada@fashionrevolution.org
- Calgary – calgary.canada@fashionrevolution.org
- Winnipeg – manitoba.canada@fashionrevolution.org
- Toronto, Ottawa, London – ontario.canada@fashionrevolution.org
- Montreal – quebec.canada@fashionrevolution.org
Want to host an event in a different city? Email canada@fashionrevolution.org to join our monthly planning meetings.
Does your brand want to get involved? Email partnerships.canada@fashionrevolution.org to connect with our brand engagement team.
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