Polyester: The New Insult for Gen Z's Fashion Backlash
By Editor • August 29, 2026 • 1 min read
Polyester, once a staple of fast fashion, is now being used by Gen Z as a derogatory term, equating it with cheapness and lack of style.
This shift highlights a growing disdain for the material, which has become the world's most-produced synthetic fiber.
Source: www.theguardian.com