the luxury of wearing simple
We wear clothing everyday - why not be aware of the impact it has on our health and the health of our world?
Fashion is the next carcinogen
Toxins used in clothing development - from fiber production to finishes and dyes - can bioaccumulate and lead to a variety of health complications, from hormone disruption to thyroid dysfunction, impaired glucose metabolism to increased risk of cancer (1-3).
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Why should you opt for Organic underwear? Check out non-toxic, sustainable underwear brands for women and men ethically made from all-natural materials.
How do the dyes used in the fashion industry impact the environment and your health?
What is polyester? Should you wear cotton? What about rayon - what is that? There are so many types of fabrics out there, how do you know what is sustainable and non-toxic and what is not? We break it down for you.
Recycled plastic is still plastic.
Back to basics
Why turn to fossil fuels when the earth is already full of natural elements perfect for fiber production? We are all familiar with the popular natural fabrics of cotton, silk, and linen. However, there are over 390,000 species of plants (5) and over 5.1 million species of fungi (6) in our world — plenty of other options! Let’s explore a bit, shall we?
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Children are sensitive to the materials and chemicals used in clothing production. This is our list of vetted brands with non-toxic, sustainable, and ethically made children’s clothes!
Why should you opt for Organic underwear? Check out non-toxic, sustainable underwear brands for women and men ethically made from all-natural materials.
Sustainable and ethical brands to shop for vegan, all-natural and super warm winter jackets and coats.
PFAS were detected in Lululemon. Instead of working out in synthetics doused in endocrine disrupting chemicals, check out these non-toxic brands!
How do the dyes used in the fashion industry impact the environment and your health?
What is polyester? Should you wear cotton? What about rayon - what is that? There are so many types of fabrics out there, how do you know what is sustainable and non-toxic and what is not? We break it down for you.
Dive into these sustainable swimwear brands for men.
Research on toxins used in clothing.
Show dad you care about his health (and the environment!) with these sustainable Father’s Day gifts.
Recycled plastic is still plastic.
There are so many sustainable fashion certifications out there - GOTS, OEKO-TEX, oh my! How do you know what is reputable, and what they all mean?
How to tell the difference between sustainable fashion and false claims like greenwashing. Written in collaboration with Ocean Generation.
Organic cotton production is on the rise in fashion - what’s all the hype about?
Endocrine disruptors have been detected in fashion. What does this mean for your health?
BPA has been detected in activewear. What does that mean for your health? Read on to find out.
A how-to guide on shopping for sustainably-designed shoes.
Plastic is hidden in your clothing…do you know where to find it?
Have you ever noticed that when you wear all-natural fibers you just feel…better?
NADS is on a mission to revolutionize the way men dress, starting with the most essential piece of them all — underwear. Guys, read on to find out why NADS will soon be a staple in your wardrobe and ladies, take notes for your beau.
How to tell the difference between sustainable fashion and false claims.
Clothes that heal, featuring California Cloth Foundry.
BPA has been detected in workout clothing. What does that mean for our health? Read on to see what the experts have to say.
Five simple ways to transition from fast fashion to a slow fashion wardrobe.
Wrinkle-resistant, stain-resistant, water-resistant…safety resistant?
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References
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Endocrine Disruptors. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm. Accessed June 04, 2022.
Made Safe. #ChemicalCallout: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET OR PETE). https://www.madesafe.org/chemicalcallout‑polyethylene‑terephthalate‑pet‑or‑pete/ Accessed June 04, 2022.
Singh R, Gautam N, Mishra A, Gupta R. Heavy metals and living systems: An overview. Indian J Pharmacol. 2011;43(3):246–253. doi:10.4103/0253–7613.81505. Accessed June 04, 2022.
Textile Exchange. Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report 2020. https://textileexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Textile-Exchange_Preferred-Fiber-Material-Market-Report_2020.pdf Accessed June 18, 2021.
KewScience. (2016). State of the world’s plants 2016. State of the World’s Plants. Retrieved March 21, 2022, from https://stateoftheworldsplants.org/2016/
Blackwell M. The fungi: 1, 2, 3 … 5.1 million species? Am J Bot. 2011 Mar;98(3):426–38. doi: 10.3732/ajb.1000298. Epub 2011 Mar 2. PMID: 21613136.