While brushed fabric has lots of advantages, the brushing process employed by textile factories often involves the use of brushes to raise fibers, resulting in the formation of pile. This process generates a significant amount of fine fibers and particles, which can easily find their way into waterways and eventually into the marine environment. These particles are commonly referred to as “microfibers” or “microplastics,” and they pose potential hazards to marine ecosystems and organisms as they are challenging to break down and can be ingested by marine life.