FAQ's
Why won’t you sell products made of polyester?
Polyester is essentially a petroleum-based plastic. While it is common in the fashion industry, we view it as a "plastic bag" worn against the body. There are three primary reasons we exclude it:
- Skin Absorption: Your skin is your largest, most porous organ. Polyester often contains BPA and phthalates used during manufacturing. When you move and sweat, friction causes these endocrine-disrupting chemicals to leach out of the fabric and directly into your bloodstream.
- Hormonal Health: Research suggests that the synthetic chemicals in polyester can mimic or interfere with natural hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which can impact everything from mood to long-term fertility.
- Environmental Impact: Every time polyester is washed, it sheds thousands of microplastics. These fibers are too small for water treatment plants to catch, leading them into our oceans, our food chain, and ultimately back into our bodies.
Why is recycled polyester especially harmful?
Many brands use "recycled polyester" (rPET) as a sustainability badge, but from a health perspective, it can actually be more problematic than virgin plastic.
- Structural Weakness: To turn a rigid plastic bottle into a soft yarn, the plastic must be shredded and melted at high heat. This process weakens the molecular bonds of the plastic, making the fibers brittle. As a result, recycled polyester sheds more microplastics—and specifically smaller nanoplastics—which are more easily absorbed by the body.
- A "Toxic Cocktail": Plastic bottles were never designed to be worn against human skin. They often contain antimony (a heavy metal) and other flame retardants. When these are recycled into clothing, those chemicals remain in the fibers.
- Greenwashing: Using recycled plastic in clothing doesn't solve the plastic crisis; it just delays it. Eventually, that garment will still end up in a landfill, but in the meantime, it has released millions of micro-particles into your home and your skin. We believe true sustainability starts with natural, biodegradable fibers that work with human biology, not against it.
Will I get a tracking number for my order?
Yes! Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking email with all the info!