synthetics

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The more pricey polyester and other synthetics are, the more clothing and textile makers shift to cotton, prices of which have been depressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“In my opinion, if synthetics cost the same as a human, they’re going to choose a human every time,” said Crabtree-Ireland.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration in 1999 recommended that garments made of cotton, wool, leather, and yes, even denim were preferable over synthetics.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2025

Biopesticides and other natural products are often less effective than synthetics, so it’s hard to use them the same way.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025

Without synthetics, processed foods like TV dinners just can’t be manufactured.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan