UNIQLO Leggings
Summary
A problematic mix of reclaimed cotton, acrylic polymers, rayon, and spandex — 4 health risks flagged. Acrylic is a plastic fiber, and rayon involves heavy chemical processing. Confirmed plastic leaching.
At a glance
Key ingredients 4
Reclaimed Cotton (53%)Neutral
Recycled cotton base — a positive sustainability attribute, but offset by the other synthetic fibers.
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Fully synthetic plastic fiber derived from acrylate monomers. Heavy microplastic shedder and one of the least environmentally friendly textile fibers.
See more about Acrylic Polymers (20%) →Rayon (7%)Bad
Semi-synthetic cellulose fiber produced using sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide — a chemically intensive process that can leave residues and cause environmental harm.
See more about Rayon (7%) →Spandex (5%)Bad
Synthetic polyurethane stretch fiber adding further plastic leaching risk.
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