Medium Washing Bag

Natural fibers like organic cotton, hemp, and linen are always the better choice, since they don’t shed harmful plastic particles when washed. But many of us still have a few synthetic items in our closets, from activewear to outerwear, that continue to release microplastics.

The Guppyfriend Washing Bag offers a safe, simple way to reduce that impact. Independent testing by the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT shows that washing synthetic clothing in the bag reduces fiber breakage by an average of 86%. The few fibers that do break collect in the corners of the bag after each wash, where they can be easily removed and disposed of in the trash.

Benefits:

• Reduces fiber shedding and helps clothes last longer
• Captures released microfibers without losing any fibers itself
• Serves as a daily reminder to buy fewer synthetics and shift laundry habits

Product details:
Material: untreated polyamide 6.6 (a durable plastic chosen because natural fibers cannot reliably hold microplastics)
Size Medium: 50 x 74 cm

Care tips:
After washing, remove your clothes and collect any visible fibers for disposal in the trash. Do not rinse them down the drain. For best results, line dry your clothes whenever possible. Synthetic fabrics in particular (like polyester) dry quickly on the line, and air-drying helps prevent additional fiber shedding that can occur in the dryer.

Why it matters:
Transitioning to natural fibers is the long-term solution, but for the synthetics you already own, the Guppyfriend Washing Bag is the safer, more responsible way to wash — protecting waterways while extending the life of your clothes.