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Not all clothes are the same – and some clothes can cause you more trouble than you think, one TikToker explained.
Health Influencer Chrissy (@itschrissyy7) shared a post video explain why she hates carrying synthetic materialsespecially polyester.
@itschrissyy7 Polyester clothing is bad for the environment, but the industry is growing exponentially, endangering our health when we wear them and our water quality when we wash them #NB ♬ original sound – The_chosen
“Anytime I wear polyester, nylon or spandex, I sweat profusely all day,” she said, “to the point where I went to the doctor and thought I had a sweat problem.”
She explained: “Polyester is made of microplastics and a lot of toxins that are terrible for the environment. So when we wear these products, our skin absorbs them… and our bodies try to get rid of them.
“My body sweats and tries to release the toxins it absorbs from the clothes I wear.”
As a solution, Chrissy said, “I’ve switched to wearing cotton clothes, and on the days I wear 100% cotton, I don’t sweat.” She encouraged viewers to experiment for themselves, concluding: “Now pay attention and you might notice.”
One commenter agreed, saying her points were “100% true.”
As Chrissy mentioned, contains polyester toxins which are not only bad for the skin, but also harmful for the environment in general. There are several on the ingredients list known carcinogens as well as microplastics.
These small particles have a big impact because they are associated with everything dementia Unpleasant fertility problems in humans and animals. Naturally, these findings caused many people to worry about the consequences of the disease long-term health consequences from regularly wearing polyester.
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If that’s not bad enough, a recent study published in the… Textile Research Journal thought that was like smells bad is a fear of yours, polyester is the enemy. It turned out that it retained and released sweat and other odorous compounds much more intensely than natural fibers, including wool.
And when polyester garments are thrown away – which is becoming increasingly common as the average American only wears one piece of clothing seven to ten times before throwing it away, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – they gradually edition that release toxins and microplastics into the environment.
As more consumers look to move away from polyester and synthetic fabrics, companies are answering the call. Various clothing to notice are feeling the pressure to use more sustainable materials, and apps like DoneGood And Commons are great examples of marketplaces that only partner with vetted, sustainable brands.
Likewise, many consumers want to buy naturally made clothing second handwhether in thrift stores or on platforms such as ThredUp. This allows them to benefit from lower prices and a much lower carbon footprint in one fell swoop – and always in style.
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