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cassette beasts doodles

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I'm bringing back a series from a few years ago (with dazzling new graphics) all about the various kinds of synthetic fabrics, with new updates (including more laundry info). This is part one, which is sort of an introduction. The rest of the posts in this series will dig into specific fabrics. My hope is to follow this series with more info about natural fibers.

For those of you who are new around here, you might not know that the majority of my career has been in the buying departments of some iconic fast fashion brands. And I saw the switch from "mostly natural fabrics" to "mostly synthetics" during my career! When the 2008 financial crisis forced retailers to drop prices to stay competitive with the early fast fashion brands, everyone had to figure out how to make clothes less expensively (and yet more profitable than ever). The easiest way to get there? Find a cheaper fabric! And guess what's always cheaper than cotton, linen, silk, or wool? Synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and acrylic.

In the beginning, retailers assumed that ultimately customers would pass on synthetic fabrics and be willing to spend more for natural fibers. But surprise...it turned out that customers didn't care! So brands began to use them more and more! Synthetic fibers are a master of disguise (even as an expert in this area, I get tricked all the time). And furthermore, they are often blended with natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool to make them feel softer, cozier, or "more premium." At this point, there is practically an infinite array of blends out there in the world, making them nearly impossible to recycle.

The most important thing about this series: I am not telling you to stop wearing synthetics. For some categories, synthetic fabrics are the best option right now. Athletic wear is a great example. But I want you to realize the impact of producing them and make them last as long as possible.

What was a fabric that you were shocked to discover was synthetic? And are you surprised to find that water bottles and your favorite dress have the same origins?

P.S. Graphics for this post were pulled from the 1971 "Dawn and Friends" paper dolls book.

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ninjago lloyd fan tumblr user twigs-sprigs draws LEGO MONKIE KID? banish this man to the shadow realm /j

traffic light trio? more like. tragic light trio. ha-

(hi this was an art trade with the awesome amazing rach from @art-i-sticks !! you should check em out.. theyre really aweeeesooomee!!!!)

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drew the favs ^^ 🪷 GRGRGRGRGRRRRRR THEYVE INFESTED MY BRAINNN

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two kris drawings I didnt rlly know if i wanted to post I can't tell if I like or dislike them 😮‍💨 I wanna get good at drawing that armor though I feel like I haven't quite figured them out

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rockstar 🌟

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My favs btw🦖

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super simple low-effort ao3 summary methods that are 1000% better and 1000% less annoying than just saying you suck at summaries:

copypaste the first few lines of the fic. u already wrote ‘em. let ‘em be their own damn hook

if ur feeling fancy & don’t mind showing ur hand a bit, copypaste the first few lines of the fic that u feel are esp. Important or Interesting - the ones where u first start getting into the real meat of things

state the main tropes! theyre probably already in ur tags - just say them again - maybe as a full sentence if ur feelin fancy. or with a joke if ur feelin Extra fancy

ask a question. pose a hypothetical. eg what happens if u take [character] and put them in [situation]?

make an equation. [character] + [thing] = [outcome]

just write like a one-sentence summary of what the fuck is going down. just one (1) sentence. doesnt matter if it doesn’t cover every important aspect. or if it sounds bland. any summary sentence is gonna be miles better than “idk i suck at summaries”

just…explain the fic like u would to a friend? it doesnt have to be a polished back of the book blurb. it can just be “[pairing] coffee shop au, but like, still with murder, and also i made everyone trans. enjoy”

just stick a meme in there

honestly who cares

just put literally anything but a self deprecating comment in there & ur golden

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The Monster, The Human, And a Prince from the Dark

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favorite br meme of all time

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i'm so disturbed by the idea that not everyone is delighted when they spot a hand drawn amongus crewmate out there in the world. i feel pure joy when i see it especially these days

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bro we're so fucked they just integrated a ticking clock into the background music

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Quote of the day

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When it was discovered that Zalim (ironically meaning, cruel) was in the company of two very young cubs, those at Ranthambore feared the worst: that, as an adult male, he would kill them. Instead, he surprised naturalists with his “motherly” behavior when he took in his twin daughters following the death of their mother.

At this time, science stated that tigers were only as social as mothers and cubs could go and that tiger fathers rarely interacted with their offspring. Zalim changed that when he was witnessed, month after month, caring for his daughters and teaching them how to hunt. Their relationship eventually ceased when the two girls were shifted to Sariska Tiger Reserve and Zalim went on to father another litter with the then-dominant tigress Sundari, the so-called Lady of the Lakes. When she too mysteriously disappeared, Zalim unsurprisingly took care of their cubs as well.

Ranthambore National Park, India Photograph taken via camera trap

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Liking a character who sucks is silly because yeah I hate him and yeah I want people to bully him and say mean things but if you say the Wrong mean thing I'm going to get defensive

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💥GHOST TRICK PHANTOM DETECTIVE💥📣

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Super extreme request. Draw dave instead of dirk.

youre a loose cannon anon that was EXTREME