Despite of our growing understanding of microplastic's implications, research on the effects
of fibrous microplastic (FMPs) on the environment is still in its infancy. Some scientists have …

Microplastics have been proven to be one of the critical environmental pollution issues.
Moreover, microfibers, the most prominent form of microplastics in the environment, have …

Plastic microfibre pollution produced by domestic and commercial laundering of synthetic
textiles has recently been incriminated in the press and the scientific literature as the main …

Synthetic fibers, especially polyester, have over past decades managed to overtake and
dominate the textile industry. Microplastic fibers are shed from synthetic textiles during their …

Microfiber pollution is one of the recent threats to sustainability. Due to the increased use of
synthetic textiles, microplastic fiber release to the environment has increased exponentially …

In recent years, domestic laundry has been recognized as a relevant source of microfiber
(MF) pollution to aquatic environments. Nevertheless, the MF emissions from industrial …

Textile fibers have become a major issue in the debate on sustainable fashion and clothing
consumption. While consumers are encouraged to choose more sustainable and circular …

Microplastics released from textiles during the washing process represent the most
prevalent type of microparticles found in different environmental compartments and …

The laundering of synthetic fabrics has been identified as an important and diffuse source of
microplastic (< 5 mm) fibre contamination to wastewater systems. Home laundering can …

Domestic laundering of textiles is being increasingly recognised as a significant source of
microfibre pollution. Reliable quantification of microfibre release is necessary to …