Healthy fabrics and clothing products
Although many people are aware of the chemicals found in foods and bath products, many are unaware of the chemicals found in fabrics – the fabrics that touch their skin almost 24 hours a day through their clothes, towels, sheets, blankets, etc. For this reason, clothing made from natural fibers is considered a health product.
Watch the video below to learn more about synthetic fibers and why avoiding them is good for your health.
We therefore know that many textile products made from plastic and synthetic fibers are harmful to health. But how to avoid them? The answer? By replacing them with products based on plant or animal fibers such as cotton, silk, wool and viscose.
Here you will find some healthy products to get your wardrobe and bedroom back into shape.
Healthy products for your bedroom
We all spend 8 hours a day touching our bedding fabrics. This is why it is important to ensure that these substances are healthy.
1. 100% cotton bed sheet
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Most of us still have cotton sheets. Phew! But otherwise, this is another very important product. You spend about 8 hours a night touching your bedding. Making sure you choose a healthy product is an important step.
Most of us still have cotton sheets. Phew! But otherwise, this is another very important product. You spend about 8 hours a night touching your bedding. Making sure you choose a healthy product is an important step.
2. 100% cotton duvet
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I always wondered why I woke up sweating in the middle of the night. It turned out that the old comforter was made of synthetic fibers. For my body, it was like sleeping under a plastic sheet. This no longer happens to me since I got this goose down and cotton duvet. I also bought this cotton cover to keep it clean, but it’s not necessary.
I always wondered why I woke up sweating in the middle of the night. It turned out that the old comforter was made of synthetic fibers. For my body, it was like sleeping under a plastic sheet. This no longer happens to me since I got this goose down and cotton duvet. I also bought this cotton cover to keep it clean, but it’s not necessary.
3. 100% cotton pillows (and pillowcases)
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Have you ever bought a new pillow and it stinks? It’s the chemical smell. This is why I always buy hypoallergenic cotton pillows. I need to keep my face healthy even when I sleep. I also bought these cotton pillowcases.
Have you ever bought a new pillow and it stinks? It’s the chemical smell. This is why I always buy hypoallergenic cotton pillows. I need to keep my face healthy even when I sleep. I also bought these cotton pillowcases.
4. 100% cotton blankets (for sofa and bed)
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I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time on the couch watching TV. As I began ridding my home of plastic, I realized that my favorite couch cover was made of 100% nylon (and a harmful substance). Perhaps even worse: my entire sofa is made of synthetic fibers. And by law, sofas must be covered in flame-retardant fabric, a chemical harmful to health. Phew. So my husband bought me a huge couch blanket to sit on and cover myself while I hung out on the couch.
I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time on the couch watching TV. As I began ridding my home of plastic, I realized that my favorite couch cover was made of 100% nylon (and a harmful substance). Perhaps even worse: my entire sofa is made of synthetic fibers. And by law, sofas must be covered in flame-retardant fabric, a chemical harmful to health. Phew. So my husband bought me a huge couch blanket to sit on and cover myself while I hung out on the couch.
5. 100% cotton towels
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Who knew towels these days are often made from polyester-cotton blends? I didn’t…until I looked at the label on my old towel set. I immediately replaced them with cotton towels. They are super soft and healthier for my skin. I also throw one of those cotton towels on my office chair since my chair is made of synthetic fibers.
Who knew towels these days are often made from polyester-cotton blends? I didn’t…until I looked at the label on my old towel set. I immediately replaced them with cotton towels. They are super soft and healthier for my skin. I also throw one of those cotton towels on my office chair since my chair is made of synthetic fibers.
Healthy clothing products
Besides bed linen, the fibers in our clothing can also have an impact on our health.
6. 100% cotton socks
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IN ORDER. Well, not having elastic (which is plastic) in your socks kinda sucks. They slide down and aren’t particularly tight. I think comfortable socks make me happy at the gym, which is very important for health. That’s why I have a mix of socks: some are 100% cotton, others contain a small amount of rubber.
IN ORDER. Well, not having elastic (which is plastic) in your socks kinda sucks. They slide down and aren’t particularly tight. I think comfortable socks make me happy at the gym, which is very important for health. That’s why I have a mix of socks: some are 100% cotton, others contain a small amount of rubber.
7. 100% cotton sweatshirts
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I couldn’t believe it when I found out that my “cotton” hoodie was actually 50% polyester. It seems that men’s hoodies are more often made of cotton, so I bought this men’s hoodie to wear around the house and around town.
8. Cleaning Products Without Harmful Chemicals
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Let’s say you have done all the work and got rid of products containing harmful substances. But then you wash all your clothes with chemicals in between. All cotton is contaminated with chemicals anyway. Instead, try using cleaning products without chemical dyes or fragrances.
Let’s say you have done all the work and got rid of products containing harmful substances. But then you wash all your clothes with chemicals in between. All cotton is contaminated with chemicals anyway. Instead, try using cleaning products without chemical dyes or fragrances.
Some healthier clothing products for women
Sorry, guys. I have a little more knowledge about women’s clothing products for health, so here are some suggestions for healthy products for women.
9. Fair Trade Organic Cotton Indigo Clothing
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It is extremely difficult for women to find professional looking clothing made from 100% cotton. That’s why I was delighted when I discovered Fair Indigo cotton clothing. It’s a bit pricey for me, so I only have a few super soft, professional-looking pieces, and none of them are made of harmful plastic.
It is extremely difficult for women to find professional looking clothing made from 100% cotton. That’s why I was delighted when I discovered Fair Indigo cotton clothing. It’s a bit pricey for me, so I only have a few super soft, professional-looking pieces, and none of them are made of harmful plastic.
Here is another article with more Healthy clothing brands.
10. Wool Sweater Coat
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I did a lot of research before deciding to purchase a wool sweater coat. Cotton didn’t seem practical for a winter coat, but regular wool coats have synthetic linings (and they’re too warm for my climate anyway). So this year, I’m officially trying this wool sweater coat instead of my old polyester coat. It’s pretty, but I haven’t really been able to test it yet.
I did a lot of research before deciding to purchase a wool sweater coat. Cotton didn’t seem practical for a winter coat, but regular wool coats have synthetic linings (and they’re too warm for my climate anyway). So this year, I’m officially trying this wool sweater coat instead of my old polyester coat. It’s pretty, but I haven’t really been able to test it yet.
11. Mostly cotton bras
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My goodness, it’s hard to find a cotton bra! I’ve been choosing cotton sports bras, but honestly, I’m hoping that sexier cotton bras come out in the near future.
My goodness, it’s hard to find a cotton bra! I’ve been choosing cotton sports bras, but honestly, I’m hoping that sexier cotton bras come out in the near future.
12. Sports shorts mostly made of cotton
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It kills me when I go to the gym and see healthy, active, fit people dressed head to toe in spandex. A healthier product choice is breathable cotton. Since I haven’t found 100% cotton athletic shorts very often, I chose these, which are 92% cotton according to Amazon. So there is still a little margin.
It kills me when I go to the gym and see healthy, active, fit people dressed head to toe in spandex. A healthier product choice is breathable cotton. Since I haven’t found 100% cotton athletic shorts very often, I chose these, which are 92% cotton according to Amazon. So there is still a little margin.
13. 100% cotton tank tops
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I wear cotton tank tops almost everywhere except at work. They’re cheap, easy and super comfortable.
I wear cotton tank tops almost everywhere except at work. They’re cheap, easy and super comfortable.
14. Summer scarf in pashmina or viscose
15. Cashmere winter scarf
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Of course, a light silk scarf isn’t very useful when there’s a storm outside. For cold winters, I opted for something more sturdy in cashmere.
Of course, a light silk scarf isn’t very useful when there’s a storm outside. For cold winters, I opted for something more sturdy in cashmere.
