Author Topic: How much of my gear is based on plastic?  (Read 3960 times)

Ronin83

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #45 on: 16:13:45, 04/08/20 »
Here's the article and a snippet from it...



I want to propose a new word “Synthetic Stress”. It is related to heat stress, but it is the specific way the body struggles for homeostasis when it is in the confines of synthetic fabric. One measureable result is a huge rise in heart rate, as shown on this chart.



https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/natural-fiber-outdoor-clothing-system/

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #46 on: 17:12:29, 04/08/20 »
I am a great fan of "Bamboo" fabrics for socks, baselayers etc. but nobody should be under the illusion that this material is anything other than a synthetic fibre. Many may remember when Rayon was a popular material and Bamboo viscose is exactly the same thing. It is promoted by some manufacturers as environmentally friendly but there are some serious issues associated with both the manufacturing process and the agricultural practices involved in it's production.

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #47 on: 17:31:20, 04/08/20 »
I am a great fan of "Bamboo" fabrics for socks, baselayers etc. but nobody should be under the illusion that this material is anything other than a synthetic fibre. Many may remember when Rayon was a popular material and Bamboo viscose is exactly the same thing. It is promoted by some manufacturers as environmentally friendly but there are some serious issues associated with both the manufacturing process and the agricultural practices involved in it's production.


I understand this can be the case. Firstly, yes it's viscose, but it's viscose from bamboo. Bamboo grows incredibly quick. Overall though, I don't think we can ever escape some sort of waste and damage as humans.
I'm more concerned about the comfort, function and durability though. The sustainability is good if its better, even if its never perfect.


This Brand seem to be making quite an effort. They do mix with other materials though...
https://bambooclothing.co.uk/from-jungle-to-jumper/

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #48 on: 17:58:28, 04/08/20 »
Here's the article and a snippet from it...



I want to propose a new word “Synthetic Stress”. It is related to heat stress, but it is the specific way the body struggles for homeostasis when it is in the confines of synthetic fabric. One measureable result is a huge rise in heart rate, as shown on this chart.



https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/natural-fiber-outdoor-clothing-system/
The science element of the article counts as Class A fruit loopery!
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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #49 on: 19:23:22, 04/08/20 »
The science element of the article counts as Class A fruit loopery!
I learned a lot from that article. Wearing synthetic layers has made me a more positive person  :D

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #50 on: 20:22:10, 04/08/20 »
I learned a lot from that article. Wearing synthetic layers has made me a more positive person  :D
Provided you are not down to earth!  :D
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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #51 on: 20:39:20, 04/08/20 »
Provided you are not down to earth!  :D


Or remaining static for too long.
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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #52 on: 11:03:05, 05/08/20 »
The science element of the article counts as Class A fruit loopery!


Maybe, but you'd be surprised.
Like I said, a large body of water wimply being near you has a physically positive affect, measurable by science.

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #53 on: 12:23:42, 05/08/20 »

Maybe, but you'd be surprised.
Like I said, a large body of water wimply being near you has a physically positive affect, measurable by science.
Do you mean physically positive or psychologically positive?  I enjoy being near water but I am not conscious of a physical effect - curious to know what it is and in which reputable journal(s) it has been reported?
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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #54 on: 12:40:04, 05/08/20 »
Do you mean physically positive or psychologically positive?  I enjoy being near water but I am not conscious of a physical effect - curious to know what it is and in which reputable journal(s) it has been reported?
In the absence of any evidence of a direct physical effect, I suspect there may well be a psychological benefit to being in the great outdoors (including being next to water). This may lead to physical benefits, such as a reduction in stress. However, this is very far away from the clam that synthetic substances rob our bodies of electrons and thereby cause us harm.

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #55 on: 00:32:00, 08/08/20 »
Is having gear made out of plastic, really that bad? Just because something isn't made of plastic, doesn't automatically mean it is better for the environment as a whole.


My everyday rucksack is over 20 years old and is made in part of plastic derived material. If I get rid of it to "go green" to the environment. Whilst I could come on here or anywhere else and spout my "green" credentials I would still have likely confined my old one to landfill. (even if I gave it to a charity shop it is in all honesty unlikely to sell)

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #56 on: 08:45:50, 08/08/20 »
And of course, some will object (rightly I think) to the use of animal-derived products such as wool and leather for ethical reasons.
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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #57 on: 12:41:30, 12/08/20 »
Just a heads up to those who are using or looking to use bamboo clothing. Same goes for wool. Be very careful around Velcro. I just pulled my brand new bamboo socks out of the washing machine and they were stuck to the Velcro on my board shorts. Removing them damaged them. I've had this before with wool. F@£&#*g Velcro!

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #58 on: 20:04:04, 12/08/20 »
I dislike velcro and what you have described has happened to me as well.

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Re: How much of my gear is based on plastic?
« Reply #59 on: 08:43:45, 13/08/20 »
The science element of the article counts as Class A fruit loopery!


What science element? All I see is American sales speak.
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