@Kyeh@sammydog01 They are made of microfiber “plastic” plastic which breaks down in the laundry and pollutes waterways and entire ecosystems including winding up in our bodies and our brains. Great stuff, eh?
“Is microfiber bad for the environment? Well, yes, according to the experts”, “Microfibers are essentially tiny pieces of plastic — they’re so small that they get into everything: plants, animals, soil, and water,” says Danielle Jezienicki, Director of Sustainability at Grove.
@HALFEEL@Kyeh “Microfiber” is a term used for things made from light denier synthetics. “Microfibers” are tiny fragments of fiber. These towels are not made out of microfibers. The terms are just similar.
@Kyeh@sammydog01 It says right there on the offer page that they are made “microfiber”. If they are not made from microfiber, then please tell us all just WTF they are made of then?
@HALFEEL@Kyeh Yep synthetic fibers create microfibers, tiny pieces of fiber. All synthetic fibers. Larger yarns are typically produced from sticking multiple small filaments together. I can find nothing online that says that microfiber fabrics such as this shed more microfibers than any other textile product. That article you linked isn’t even about microfiber fabric. You’re comparing two different definitions.
40"x24" is big? I guess they’re comparing it to the little microfiber towels you dry your car with. That little logo probably isn’t good for the paint though.
Microfiber becomes a tough, minimally absorbent and rough piece of flexible plastic after some use. I’ve got about 50 of them that suddenly don’t work at their intended function.
@qazxto Yep and the micro means lots of microplastics for our future. Best solution for general cleaning is the large packs of 100% cotton white towels you can get at club stores.
@qazxto don’t know if this contributes to that but when you wash microfiber towels don’t use fabric softener and try to dry on low heat. It’s a constant struggle to keep them out of the regular laundry for me because I might be the only one that cares.
“They wear out” is a weak criticism. Microfiber cloths are the best choice for cleaning some surfaces. I agree that microplastics are an environmental problem we need to know more about. I’m uncertain about how much risk these towels pose to the environment.
I’m thinking if I had a dog and wanted to take it to the beach with one of these, I would just use it once and leave it there with all its imbedded sand.
/giphy forever sand
Specs
Product: 2-Pack: Scrub-It XL Microfiber Bath & Beach Towel for Pets
Model: 0248
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$21.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 29
I’m disappointed - I thought the Meh face would be a cute dog.
@Kyeh Missed opportunity.
@Kyeh @sammydog01 They are made of microfiber “plastic” plastic which breaks down in the laundry and pollutes waterways and entire ecosystems including winding up in our bodies and our brains. Great stuff, eh?
@HALFEEL @sammydog01 I was referring to the graphic. I’m not buying the towels.
They should have the Meh click button look like
@HALFEEL @Kyeh All synthetic fabrics (and plastics) do that. The word microfiber here isn’t the same thing as what you’re talking about.
@Kyeh @sammydog01
Yes it is: Microfiber = microplastics
“Is microfiber bad for the environment? Well, yes, according to the experts”, “Microfibers are essentially tiny pieces of plastic — they’re so small that they get into everything: plants, animals, soil, and water,” says Danielle Jezienicki, Director of Sustainability at Grove.
See this link for scientific publications:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=microplastic+and+brain&sort=date
@HALFEEL @Kyeh “Microfiber” is a term used for things made from light denier synthetics. “Microfibers” are tiny fragments of fiber. These towels are not made out of microfibers. The terms are just similar.
@Kyeh @sammydog01 It says right there on the offer page that they are made “microfiber”. If they are not made from microfiber, then please tell us all just WTF they are made of then?
See also this link:
https://www.insidehook.com/gear/patagonia-major-microplastic-problem
@HALFEEL @Kyeh Yep synthetic fibers create microfibers, tiny pieces of fiber. All synthetic fibers. Larger yarns are typically produced from sticking multiple small filaments together. I can find nothing online that says that microfiber fabrics such as this shed more microfibers than any other textile product. That article you linked isn’t even about microfiber fabric. You’re comparing two different definitions.
I have a dog that drools huge puddles in the car.
/giphy violet-divergent-swing
@sammydog01 mine like to puke in the car when we’re like 10 minutes from home after a long drive.
What, no PURPLE for the paw prints?
40"x24" is big? I guess they’re comparing it to the little microfiber towels you dry your car with. That little logo probably isn’t good for the paint though.
Another set of towels for me, the wife’s pet.
/giphy generic-feisty-stone
I wanted them because I wash the dogs. My brother said we already have too many towels. We roo shamed. I lost. Screw him, I bought them anyway.
@goldnectar “roo shamed” = roshambo’d (sp?)?
@goldnectar Sham wowed?
Not good for pet fish.
/giphy fish out of water
Microfiber becomes a tough, minimally absorbent and rough piece of flexible plastic after some use. I’ve got about 50 of them that suddenly don’t work at their intended function.
@qazxto Yep and the micro means lots of microplastics for our future. Best solution for general cleaning is the large packs of 100% cotton white towels you can get at club stores.
@pmarin @qazxto this is the absolute truth.
@qazxto don’t know if this contributes to that but when you wash microfiber towels don’t use fabric softener and try to dry on low heat. It’s a constant struggle to keep them out of the regular laundry for me because I might be the only one that cares.
“They wear out” is a weak criticism. Microfiber cloths are the best choice for cleaning some surfaces. I agree that microplastics are an environmental problem we need to know more about. I’m uncertain about how much risk these towels pose to the environment.
@806D2701 I tried looking it up and it’s not as simple as micro=bad.
I don’t know. It seems cheaper than a Sham Wow, but is it better? Plus Sham Wows now have Zinc and that seems important.
@tommytoad0 it must be important. It’s Zinc!
@tommytoad0 eat a ShamWow at the first signs of a cold, and you’ll be just fine.
When I first saw the picture last night I thought it was a generic brown paper bag with a question mark on it, then I realized oops, wrong site.
Are these compatible with Pekingese?
@dharr18 duck feathers are hydrophobic.
Wyoming Cowboy brown - Go Pokes!
As people above have written, these don’t last forever but they’re a good size for the back seat of my car, so in for four.
/giphy jagged-liberal-corn
I’m thinking if I had a dog and wanted to take it to the beach with one of these, I would just use it once and leave it there with all its imbedded sand.
/giphy forever sand
@katbyter imagine leaving it in you car after a trip and a friend using them to CLEAN THEIR SUNGLASSES!!!
How does Meh. know how big my dog is?