{"id":9489,"date":"2024-11-19T15:03:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bulcanna.eu\/?p=9489"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:41:00","slug":"textile-toxicity-fashion-vs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bulcanna.eu\/en\/tekstilnata-toksichnost-moda-sreshtu-zdrave\/","title":{"rendered":"Textile toxicity: fashion versus health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Textile toxicity is a topic that is emerging as a key issue with the growing interest in sustainable living and ecological and natural production. Chemicals used in the production of clothing have an impact not only on the environment but also on the health of consumers. Many of us do not realise that the clothes we wear every day can contain dangerous chemicals that affect not only our health but also the environment. In fact, over 60% of our garments contain polyester.<\/a> This begs the question: natural or synthetic fabrics - which is better for our skin and our health?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Synthetic fabrics and their contribution to textile toxicity<\/h2>\n

Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, acrylic and elastane are widely used in the fashion industry for their durability, low cost to produce and variety of uses, which puts them at the top of the textile industry. However, they are often the main source of toxic chemicals in garments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Production process:<\/h4>\n

The production of synthetic fabrics requires the use of petroleum derivatives and a range of chemicals including phthalates, lead and perfluorinated compounds (PFAS). These substances provide water resistance, elasticity and colour brightness, but often remain as residual compounds in the final product, which is part of the problem of textile toxicity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Effect on the skin:<\/h4>\n

Many of these chemicals in clothing can be released when worn, especially when they come into contact with sweat or high temperature. This leads to an increased risk of skin irritations, allergic reactions and even sometimes hormonal disorders in the presence of long-term contact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Contamination during washing:<\/h4>\n

Besides the direct negative impact on consumers, synthetic fabrics release microplastics during washing. These microscopic particles cannot be filtered out in sewage treatment plants and eventually reach the seas and oceans, where they cause serious damage to the marine ecosystem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Although natural fabrics such as cotton and wool can also sometimes contain chemicals (such as pesticide residues), they are much more easily biodegradable and kinder to the skin. Synthetics, on the other hand, are non-degradable and can remain in the environment for centuries.<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3 fabrics to avoid<\/h2>\n