# What can I do to reduce microfiber pollution?

> Clothes tend to shed microfibers when they are agitated which usually happens in the washing machine That means that if you gently hand wash your synthetic clo

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Last updated: 2025-05-28T22:08:34.085Z

  
Clothes tend to shed microfibers when they are agitated which usually happens in the washing machine. That means that if you gently hand wash your synthetic clothes like your swimwear, they will shed fewer microfibers. You can also use a Guppyfriend bag to capture microfibers when you hand or machine wash your stuff. You can buy a [Guppyfriend bag](https://www.thereformation.com/products/guppyfriend-washing-bag/1304884CLR.html?dwvar_1304884CLR_color=CLR&dwvar_1304884CLR_size_clothing=0OS&quantity=1) on our website.