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Environmental Concerns

• The microfiber production process can be either a pro or a con, depending on perspective. The material is made from petroleum waste, which some tout as a form of recycling and resuing what might otherwise simply be discarded. People in this camp sometimes also point to the material’s natural stain resistance as another way in which it’s “good” for the environment, since it doesn’t need to be treated with chemical stain repellents they way many other fabrics do.

• Static can also be problematic. Microfiber is generally a good conductor for static electricity, which in simple terms means that it can store electrons that will alternatively attract and repel other fibers, particularly hair and clothing. Static is often more of a problem in the colder, drier winter months, and even still not all upholstery owners will experience it. Those who do often complain of clingy clothing and charged hair after spending a lot of time sitting or resting against microfiber, though, which can be annoying.

• On the other hand, there are arguments to be made that petroleum mining is bad for the environment in the first place, and as a result microfiber production may be spurring on an otherwise objectionable practice. Some critics also argue that the material could spread potentially harmful chemical into homes, either through contact or fumes it may emit over time, where they fear it could pollute the buildings’ indoor air quality.