Washable, low-friction coating prevents nylon and polyester textiles from releasing microfibers

Synthetic fabrics made of nylon and polyester are modern essentials. They are also a major cause of microplastic pollution in oceans. Around 500,000 metric tons of microfibers released from synthetic clothes during laundry ends up in the oceans every year, according to a 2022 study. But new fabric finishes that reduce friction could thwart the formation and release of these microfibers. .....