Have you ever heard of toxic fashion? This term is used to describe synthetic clothes that are heavily treated with chemicals and shed microplastics. Learn how these toxic chemicals affect our health.
Harsh substances, like lead, phthalates and BPA have been found in our clothing. Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals that can lead to developmental problems in children, as well as reproductive problems in adult women.
Buy from trusted brands. Avoid ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein. Look for natural fabrics and labels like Oeko-Tex, bluesign, and GOTS organic and avoid clothing marketed with fancy performance technology.
You should never trust items labeled as “natural” because this is not a regulated term. Third-party certification is important. Looking for certifications, like certified Oeko-Tex and GOTS organic certification, is the best choice.
I recommend checking out brands like Wear Pact, TenTree, and Toad and Co. These brands utilize organic materials and are transparent about the sourcing of their materials. The best overall choice is to choose trusted brands.
We need to advocate for ingredient labels for clothing. Stronger federal regulations are needed to ban hazardous chemicals in clothing, as current laws only restrict three chemicals and only in children's products.