Well "massive" is a bit of hyperbole but it's true that the interactions of fabrics can produce static, friction in any material can do it - amber ans silk are customary in demonstrations - but synthetics more so and more noticeably. What became added to the mythology but which is not true in my experience is that this static electricity could be a problem or even a danger. I've been working with electronic components for two decades now and never once have I observed any damage that could be attributed to clothing-generated static.
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Oh, I do get static shocks in the office when touching something grounded like the sink taps but that's nothing to do with what I wear; it's the damn carpets and it happens to everybody!
I so enjoy it when my nylon shirt clings to me!!!
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