Natural fabrics include cotton, wool, leather, silk and linen. Artificial materials include viscose, lyocell and modal, and synthetic materials include polyester, polyamide, acrylic and elastane. Many people do not pay attention to the ingredients when buying. This is a big mistake that can cost us our health. It’s not just about excessive sweating and itching, but also serious diseases.
What materials should you avoid in clothes? Polyester takes first place
Some time ago, clothing designer Karolina Zajączkowska, dermatologist Aleksandra Lesiak and materials scientist Michał Puchalski appeared in “”. They talked to the hosts about fabrics that pose a threat to us. These include, among others: polyester, which is made from petroleum. – By wearing plastic clothes made from petroleum, we can absorb these microplastics, these nanoparticles even through the skin – said Zajączkowska.
She emphasized how important it is to throw them into the washing machine immediately after buying new clothes. Even though they are new with tags, they are not as clean as we think. Before they reach stores, they are sprayed with poisonous gas. – Before being transported by sea, they are protected with formaldehyde, a very strong agent used for embalming corpses – explained the designer.
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What materials to buy clothes from? Always choose cotton
Wearing clothes made of weak materials it can lead to skin diseases, hormonal disorders and even cancer. Puchalski draws attention to the fact that people focus on the brand instead of quality. Just because something is more expensive doesn’t mean it’s better. – When shopping, it is worth checking whether we have the EKOTEX badge. It tells us that the clothing has been tested and does not contain heavy metals and phenolic compounds that may appear in polyesters. These clothes do not have to be more expensive, they are often cheaper – said the expert. He also appealed to buy clothes from reliable places where we can always file a complaint. Cotton T-shirts are a good choice, but it is better to buy those in light colors. – They have no dyes – added Aleksandra Lesiak.
Source: Gazeta
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