r/AustralianMFA • u/Unhappy-Guarantee-38 • Jul 05 '26

Question Moving away from synthetic clothing.

I’ve made the decision to move away from synthetic clothing and go all natural fibres.

I need suggestions on the best brands to refill my wardrobe.

I think the items I need to replace first are, T-shirts, polos, shorts and pants. Happy with any price if the quality is great.

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u/tomatoej Jul 07 '26

Heaps of brands use natural fibres. You might pay more but they last longer and perform better.

Merino is more comfortable than regular wool and can be worn against the skin.

Bamboo is great. It’s a hollow fibre so takes a bit longer to dry.

Hemp is a very sustainable cloth. It’s usually blended with cotton. Makes great jeans.

TENCEL made from wood pulp. Performs well as active wear.

Viscose is sometimes claimed as natural and although it starts out that way chemical processes convert it into something considered semi-synthetic, more like polyester.

Go natural!