一项研究发现,寒冷、短冲洗可减少织物损害和微纤维污染,比热、长周期更好。 A study finds cold, short washes reduce fabric damage and microfiber pollution better than hot, long cycles.

Leeds大学的一项研究得到Procter & Gamble的支持,并在Dyes and Pigments杂志上发表。 这项研究发现,在30°C时30分钟的冷水洗30分钟,与标准40°C(85分钟周期)相比,大大减少了织物损坏、彩色淡化、染色转移和微纤维脱落。 A University of Leeds study, supported by Procter & Gamble and published in Dyes and Pigments, found that a 30-minute cold wash at 30°C significantly reduces fabric damage, color fading, dye transfer, and microfiber shedding compared to standard 40°C, 85-minute cycles. 研究人员用白色“接收器”织物测试各种T恤衫,并收集洗涤水测量微纤维,发现更短、更冷却的循环更能保存衣服,并减少环境影响,即使在多次洗涤之后也是如此。 Researchers tested various t-shirts using white "receiver" fabrics and collected wash water to measure microfibers, finding that shorter, cooler cycles better preserved clothing and reduced environmental impact, even after multiple washes. 尽管工业提供了资金,但对这些调查结果进行了独立审查。 The findings were independently reviewed despite industry funding.