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.
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
Last April, hundreds of people across Canada came together for Mend in Public Day events, workshops, and conversations about sustainable fashion. From coast to coast, more than ten cities hosted gatherings filled with connection, creativity, and care.
When people gather to make, repair, and connect, it challenges the very logic of fast fashion. Slowing down and choosing care over consumption is revolutionary!
A heartfelt thank-you to all our volunteers, collaborators, partners, sponsors, and of course, you — the community making this movement possible.
Fashion Revolution Week details 2026 coming soon!
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