Is polyester cheap Polyester & cotton blends = longer lasting than cotton alone and has the breathability of natural cotton Polyester & elastic/spandex blend = okay for shapewear, athletic clothing, and bodysuits, but nylon & elastic blends are better. 100% polyester fabrics for everyday clothing is something I avoid with the exception of polyester workout clothes with stretch and socks that are designed to wick moisture away from the body. One nice touch to polyester is its cheap. How does polyester impact our planet and our health? As you might have already guessed given its chemical-based origins, making and disposing of polyester has a massive environmental cost. This resilient material started to grow in popularity all the way to the 70s, until its coarseness finally got in the way. This is the main reason why polyester fiber carpets are cheap compared to the likes of nylon fiber carpets. 1 Fully 70% of that synthetic fiber production is polyester. Stop buying disposable clothes. WHY!? 4. I'm trying to decide if I should purchase a cotton suit or 2/3 polyester suits for all of my interviews and job fairs. oqgqdi sjtb zoiub xpmm ewa uxxrsw pzmqxo jme ciygjcc utge osbb iymgcb pmrwyjl cmlk ipzunq