Biodegradable materials are often considered a solution to the issue of fibre fragmentation. A selection of fibres are often presumed to biodegrade in the natural environment. However, there is a difference between something being theoretically biodegradable and being exposed to conditions in which it actually biodegrades.
Evidence shows that fibre fragments threaten to exacerbate biodiversity loss, environmental pollution and climate change. These practical recommendations support the integration of fibre fragmentation into organisational sustainability strategies.