Disadvantages of synthetic fabrics

The greatest disadvantage of synthetic fabrics is their exceptionally long term stability. (This can of course be utilized where it is needed).

The problem is that we use synthetic materials all around us. This fills our planet with waste material that takes the nature hundreds of years to decompose.

The greatest disadvantage could be that it is so cheap to produce. This makes it a perfect economic choice for most all uses. Combination of cheap and long term stability makes the planet 'drown' in waste.

Recycling is most often possible but the cost of producing new is often less than cost involved in recycling.