Did you know that some of the materials you wear every day may contain harmful chemicals ?
By educating ourselves on what's really in our clothes, we can work as empowered consumers to choose brands that are open about their sourcing and committed to safer alternatives.
Let's get started uncovering what's hiding in plain sight inside our closets!
Many countries have laws regulating formaldehyde in textiles, but the U.S. isn’t one of them. There have been various lawsuits over the last few decades over formaldehyde in clothing.
These are the “Teflon” chemicals that make fabrics water-resistant. They’re commonly added to things like raincoats and boots.
Azobenzene dyes (more commonly known as just “azo dyes”) are commonly used to create vibrant colors (like bright blues and greens) as well as dark colors (like black).
Read the rest of our article that contains the full list of common chemicals found in clothes!