• Paper_Phrog@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Hey, not to be that guy, but viscose and “bamboo” etc. are not natural and environmentally friendly fabrics. They are from natural fibers but heavily chemically processed. I wear them too in boxers because they are very durable and nice to wear. But just wanted to inform you!

      • Soggy@lemmy.world
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        1 day ago

        The viscose rayon made from bamboo requires pretty nasty solvents, and that’s the stuff used to make soft stuff like underpants. It can also be made into a stiffer thread more like linen without a chemical process.

        • wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
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          22 hours ago

          Good to know.

          Organic cotton is actually way softer than regular cotton. I forget the explanation that I read, but I think it has something to do with using a better variety.