Merino Wool, Microplastics & Natural Fibre Guides

MARINE|O writes about the science behind natural fibres and the problem with the synthetic alternative: what polyester actually does to your body, your local waterways and the ocean, and why merino wool solves most of it through the structure of the fibre itself rather than a chemical finish. Expect fibre comparisons backed by published studies, practical wash and care guides, and honest breakdowns of what you're actually paying for when a $40 AUD pair of shorts sits next to a $170 AUD one. No greenwashing, no vague sustainability claims. Just what the fabric actually does, and why it matters for what sits against your skin every day.

Is Your Activewear Toxic? PFAS Chemicals in Spo...

Gym clothes are sold on performance. What they don't tell you is how some of those properties are achieved. PFAS aka "forever chemicals"  are used widely in activewear and sportswear....

Is Your Activewear Toxic? PFAS Chemicals in Spo...

Gym clothes are sold on performance. What they don't tell you is how some of those properties are achieved. PFAS aka "forever chemicals"  are used widely in activewear and sportswear....

How to Build a Non-Toxic Wardrobe (Without Thro...

Most wardrobes are full of plastic. Polyester, nylon, acrylic, elastane petroleum-derived fibres that shed microfibres and sit against your skin for hours every day. Building a wardrobe without them doesn't...

How to Build a Non-Toxic Wardrobe (Without Thro...

Most wardrobes are full of plastic. Polyester, nylon, acrylic, elastane petroleum-derived fibres that shed microfibres and sit against your skin for hours every day. Building a wardrobe without them doesn't...

What Do Microplastics Actually Do to Your Body?

Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, liver, placentas and breast milk. The science on what they do once they're there is still developing, but what's emerging isn't good....

What Do Microplastics Actually Do to Your Body?

Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, liver, placentas and breast milk. The science on what they do once they're there is still developing, but what's emerging isn't good....

Merino Wool for Travel: Why One Pair of Shorts ...

Most people overpack. They bring three pairs of shorts for a week away, none of which dry fast, half of which smell by day four. Merino wool is the best...

Merino Wool for Travel: Why One Pair of Shorts ...

Most people overpack. They bring three pairs of shorts for a week away, none of which dry fast, half of which smell by day four. Merino wool is the best...

Is Merino Wool Good for Summer? (And How Often ...

Merino wool isn't just for winter. Here's why it keeps you cool in summer, how often you really need to wash it, and how to care for it without shrinking.

Is Merino Wool Good for Summer? (And How Often ...

Merino wool isn't just for winter. Here's why it keeps you cool in summer, how often you really need to wash it, and how to care for it without shrinking.

PFAs (Forever Chemicals) In Your Clothing. What...

Forever chemicals, PFAS, BPA and other hidden toxins are in everyday clothing. Here's what's really in your clothes, why it matters, and how to avoid it in 2026.

PFAs (Forever Chemicals) In Your Clothing. What...

Forever chemicals, PFAS, BPA and other hidden toxins are in everyday clothing. Here's what's really in your clothes, why it matters, and how to avoid it in 2026.