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Medicine's Ryan Marino debunks anti-polyester messaging

Media | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Ryan Marino

Anti-polyester messaging is all over social media. Here's what it gets right—and wrong. 

HuffPost: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said claims polyester causes cancer or hormone issues aren’t proven, and chemical exposure from clothing is likely too low to harm health. Experts add polyester has environmental downsides, but natural fibers like cotton also carry significant environmental costs, making the issue more complex than social media suggests.

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