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[–] macaw_dean_settle@lemmy.world 5 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Wool balls do not work with synthetics.

[–] DempstersBox@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Synthetics are terrible anyway

[–] stray@pawb.social 2 points 3 hours ago

Cotton fibers from repeated washes and clothing waste are also terrible though. In my case, one pair of synthetic outdoor or workout pants lasts over a decade while a pair of cotton jeans or khakis has the crotch chewed out within months. As far as I understand the math on the environmental impact, it's more about using the same items for as long as possible than what material those items are.

[–] 0xD@infosec.pub 1 points 3 hours ago

Cheap ones, yep.