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How Medical Breakthroughs Really Happen & The History of Clothes

Something You Should Know

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The History of Synthetic Fabrics

Early synthetics were based on a petro chemical, not cotton or silk. They gained popularity in the twentieth century after initial scepticism by consumers. Polyester is one of the most popular to day synthetic fabrics. Stretchy synthetics are really popular because they're very hard to reproduce with natural fabrics.

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