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POLYESTER
It shouldn't come as a great shock that leisure suits came of age in the era of plastic, Tang, and all things synthetic. The material is made from oil, and the fact that it's manufactured from a nonrenewable resource isn't its only flaw. The production of polyester and of nylon (another oil-based fabric) is energy intensive and releases nitrogen and sulfur oxides along with particulate matter, heavy metals, and carbon monoxide into the air surrounding plants. Some companies, such as Patagonia, have started recycling programs for polyester so they can reuse this material for outdoor clothing (polyester does have some water-repelling properties that make it useful for exercise gear) without adding to its pollution problem. They accept all polyester garments and repurpose them into undergarments and fleece jackets.
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