When people think about ocean pollution, oil spills usually come to their mind. The images are striking—black water, dying fishes, and damaged coastlines. But what many don’t realize is that everyday laundry is releasing far more plastic into our oceans than oil spills ever do.

The result? They flow straight into rivers, beaches, and oceans—where they can survive for hundreds of years. Once in the water, fish and other marine species mistake them for food. Over time, these fibers travel up the food chain, which means the plastic we wear can eventually come back to us on our dinner plates.

 

What Can Be Done

At home:

• Wash clothes in cold water, with full loads to minimize friction.

• Use washing machine filters or laundry bags that trap microfibers.

As consumers:

• Choose natural fabrics like plant-based or biodegradable alternatives.

• Support brands committed to reducing microfiber pollution.

At policy level:

• Regulations can require all washing machines to include microfiber filters.

• International agreements can tackle plastic and microfiber pollution globally (The Guardian).

How House of Parvi Garments Avoid Shedding Plastic

This means:

• No microfibers in laundry: When you wash a HOP garment, it doesn’t release invisible plastic into the water. The fabric behaves like other plant-based fibers, breaking down naturally without harming marine life.

• Plant-based trims and finishes: From clay buttons to biodegradable interlinings, every component is designed without hidden plastics—unlike many brands that use plastic trims like labels, wash care, zippers, or plastic buttons.

• Skin- and ocean-friendly dyes: All colors are made with GOTS-certified inks, free from harmful synthetic coatings that could leach into water.

In simple terms: washing a HOP garment does not add plastic pollution to the ocean—because there’s no plastic in it to begin with.

 

Conclusion

Oil spills may look devastating, but microfiber pollution from laundry is a larger, ongoing issue. By changing how we wash, what we buy, and which brands we support, we can significantly reduce ocean plastic pollution and save our endangered marine life, ocean, and seas.

At House of Parvi, we are committed to being part of the solution—proving that fashion can exist without leaving a permanent trace on the planet.

We know we have only one planet, and we are determined to do good for it.
Are you?