Great video! About a year ago, my body started rebelling against man made fibers. I have gone to mostly cotton clothes and sheets. I didn't know about the vibrations. This reinforced what I am doing. Thank you
@@tinahenderson9990 our bodies are so wise! Thank you for listening to your body and glad this video supported and confirmed your journey. Lots of love Tina 💝
For anyone concerned about clothes in relation to chemicals and your body absorbing stuff from your clothes, another public service announcement, laundry detergent and fabric softener, scent beads, etc. Are some of the most highly toxic chemicals in most houses. It is totally possible to let the water do the work and use either nothing or a bit of vinegar in the wash and get clean clothes. For me (I had drastically cut back on product already), it took 3 rounds through the wash to get the old detergent out and my clothes to look less dingy. After that they stain less and are stay cleaner. If you do have something that is going to stain, hydrogen peroxide works for blood, baking soda and a bit of dish soap (I use castile) scrubbed lightly and then rinsed with cool water and repeated typically works for chocolate, and hot water works well for fruit juice based stains. Sprinkle corn starch or baking soda on grease stains.
@@homebodywitherinn3003 no problem! People look at me like I have 3 heads when I say I don't use laundry products. But I only found out from a kind soul that heard my health issues in a cleaning chat and mentioned it to me. So, so grateful for her because it helped give me my life back half the time. Just hope I can pass on the favor to someone else.
I want to scream any time someone says that organic cotton is the answer to chemicals in clothing. I had a severe reaction to a linen / organic cotton blend of fabric, because there was something in the dye and / or finishing that my body hated. Organic cotton is only concerned with the growing of the fibre, not what happens after it. If you're concerned about chemicals in clothing the two best things you can do are look for fabric certifications that are concerned about chemicals in manufacturing clothing (OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Bluesign, some GOTS certifications), and push for greater textile regulations and enforcement of regulations by governments because right now clothing companies can do just about anything and get away with it. (Sincerely, someone with a fashion degree who works in the fashion industry.)
@@lyndabethcave3835 cool! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom on this and adding to the conversation! Very important for others to have this info! Happy new year! ✌🏼♥️
The shoes we wear are toxic as well! If you put garlic in your sock you will taste garlic within thirty minutes! Also the laundry soap is very important, rinse, rinse, rinse!
@@maryquite7598 this is a great point about the shoes! Bottom of the feet have the largest pores which is why that happens. Putting garlic on the bottom of the feet is a great way to kick a cold too! Yes laundry soap is important. I use Branch Brasics
So bummed about bamboo! thought I was doing so well buying bamboo yoga clothes from Slightly Buddha! Thanks for this great info! I'm inspired to make small changes now and more later!
This was really interesting AND fun to watch/listen to. I've been trying to pay more attention to the fabrics I buy lately, but one thing I always wonder about is: if something is made out of linnen/cotton/wool/etc but obviously dyed, is it still safe? Are there rules about chemicals in dyes, etc?
The biggest rule with color dye will be based on 2 factors; Where the fabric is made, and if it is/has an Organic option. Organic Cotton will use dyes that are safe, compared to conventional cotton which MAY use toxic dyes if made outside of the USA/EU (and others). The latter goes for silk, linen and wools also.
Thanks for this video. I am a seamstress and have resisted making underwear...but, now I will explore making some. I've always been drawn to natural fabrics and tend to resist wearing anything with polyester. I have a friend who exclusively wears athletic wear, nylyon underwear and has synthetic fabric upholstered furniture. She's dealing with bladder cancer - lots of questions!
Incredible that you're doing patterns for underwear using our recycled fabrics..... unfortunately, my "cotton" t-shirts have started to smell of chemicals?!?
Hmm... I had a quick squizz on your website... where di you say your free patterns were? Many thanks, Louise P.S. Are you on any Social Media platforms?
@@soulieobelissevan oh interesting!!! I wonder if that is to do with the laundry detergent you are using??? Are you using standard detergent or a non-toxic detergent?? That’s something else to consider
Spandex is a polyurethane based material, an alternative to Spandex is Sorona. Sorona is a fiber created from corn that stretches like spandex. In most cases it will be hard to get away from Spandex, but one solution to protect your body from it is to limit contact to elastic that is fully encased in the fabric that is natural. My partner is allergic to spandex, and we've found that and undergarments with encased elastic protect his skin from contact. Another option is look for rubber based elastic.
In all clothing, where its made will have the largest impact on the use of toxic chemicals beyond the creation of the material itself; dying, washing treatments, and special effects that are applied later. If it's made in the EU, for example, there are more regulations that prohibit use of toxic chemicals. Sticking with natural fibers, Organic (when possible) and made in very developed countries like those in the EU are the best options available.
There are amazing natural dyes made from plants, mushrooms, etc. but they are generally made by artisans not big corporations. So it's harder to find and can be pricey. You can also buy organic clothing and dye it yourself. Which I find really fun and rewarding but not everyone has the time for it.
@@kristinanderson8270 hey Kristin! Great question! I have been using Pact for women’s, although I’m not sure about kiddos. I know Quince has some kids stuff although Fern seems to be skeptical about their ethical practices. I know honest has organic cotton kids stuff but I don’t see them rated on the Good On You app so I can’t speak to quality. Also Fern mentioned a brand called Wama - not sure if they have kids stuff. Thanks for watching! Hope this helped. And Fern’s contact info is linked in case you want to contact her directly 💝
I´m shopping a lot second hand but I never buy anything from shein or very cheap brands. It´s just dangerous, they even found stuff that can make you infertile in shein clothes.
@@christine9467 yea, it’s super commonly used because it’s soft and cheap! Start small with undergarments, sheets, and staple items. Pact has great prices and simple basics to start with. I hope this helps! ♥️
This is so informative. Thank you. It reminds me of the woman who started calling out food companies for their ingredients and got them to be more transparent and then actually remove certain ingredients. I can't remeber her name but I feel like it's up to informed consumers to start calling out and holding clothing manufacturers accountable. Based on the guidelines here the majority of my clothing is toxic. 🫤
I wear only 100 % linnen, cotton and wool and i never sweat. When i try other fabrics it starts to itch and i feel locked up.
@@nellski214 that’s great!! Sounds like you are ahead of the curve 🤓
@@homebodywitherinn3003only a bra for my cupsize i didnt find but i have sporttops from
100 % wool.
what about dyes? do you only wear clothes that are not dyed or bleached?
@@hyrunnisa997 i try to look at fabrics especially for underwear that is not bleached of dyed. Thats a start ;).
Great video!
About a year ago, my body started rebelling against man made fibers. I have gone to mostly cotton clothes and sheets. I didn't know about the vibrations. This reinforced what I am doing.
Thank you
@@tinahenderson9990 our bodies are so wise! Thank you for listening to your body and glad this video supported and confirmed your journey. Lots of love Tina 💝
For anyone concerned about clothes in relation to chemicals and your body absorbing stuff from your clothes, another public service announcement, laundry detergent and fabric softener, scent beads, etc. Are some of the most highly toxic chemicals in most houses. It is totally possible to let the water do the work and use either nothing or a bit of vinegar in the wash and get clean clothes.
For me (I had drastically cut back on product already), it took 3 rounds through the wash to get the old detergent out and my clothes to look less dingy. After that they stain less and are stay cleaner. If you do have something that is going to stain, hydrogen peroxide works for blood, baking soda and a bit of dish soap (I use castile) scrubbed lightly and then rinsed with cool water and repeated typically works for chocolate, and hot water works well for fruit juice based stains. Sprinkle corn starch or baking soda on grease stains.
@@GoingGreenMom yes, thank you! This is a whole other conversation we could have! Thanks for chiming in :)
@@homebodywitherinn3003 no problem! People look at me like I have 3 heads when I say I don't use laundry products. But I only found out from a kind soul that heard my health issues in a cleaning chat and mentioned it to me. So, so grateful for her because it helped give me my life back half the time. Just hope I can pass on the favor to someone else.
Great information to share! Thank you.
I want to scream any time someone says that organic cotton is the answer to chemicals in clothing. I had a severe reaction to a linen / organic cotton blend of fabric, because there was something in the dye and / or finishing that my body hated. Organic cotton is only concerned with the growing of the fibre, not what happens after it.
If you're concerned about chemicals in clothing the two best things you can do are look for fabric certifications that are concerned about chemicals in manufacturing clothing (OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Bluesign, some GOTS certifications), and push for greater textile regulations and enforcement of regulations by governments because right now clothing companies can do just about anything and get away with it.
(Sincerely, someone with a fashion degree who works in the fashion industry.)
@@lyndabethcave3835 cool! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom on this and adding to the conversation! Very important for others to have this info! Happy new year! ✌🏼♥️
The shoes we wear are toxic as well! If you put garlic in your sock you will taste garlic within thirty minutes! Also the laundry soap is very important, rinse, rinse, rinse!
@@maryquite7598 this is a great point about the shoes! Bottom of the feet have the largest pores which is why that happens. Putting garlic on the bottom of the feet is a great way to kick a cold too! Yes laundry soap is important. I use Branch Brasics
So bummed about bamboo! thought I was doing so well buying bamboo yoga clothes from Slightly Buddha! Thanks for this great info! I'm inspired to make small changes now and more later!
@@pamelaoyoga thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful 💝
Me too! I was thinking I was ahead of the curve with OEKO certified bamboo linens for the whole family.
@@catherinegilmore2709 I hear you! I thought bamboo was good too
Them Linen Railroad - Nathan Lean and wife are teaching me - I am now looking for linen!
@@warningsigns4526 awesome! I’ll check them out too, thanks!
Fascinating thank you
@@deirdredear thanks for watching! Hope you got something out of it 💝
This was really interesting AND fun to watch/listen to. I've been trying to pay more attention to the fabrics I buy lately, but one thing I always wonder about is: if something is made out of linnen/cotton/wool/etc but obviously dyed, is it still safe? Are there rules about chemicals in dyes, etc?
The biggest rule with color dye will be based on 2 factors; Where the fabric is made, and if it is/has an Organic option. Organic Cotton will use dyes that are safe, compared to conventional cotton which MAY use toxic dyes if made outside of the USA/EU (and others). The latter goes for silk, linen and wools also.
@@FernDisco Oh! Thank you so much, that's super helpful.
Thanks for this video. I am a seamstress and have resisted making underwear...but, now I will explore making some. I've always been drawn to natural fabrics and tend to resist wearing anything with polyester. I have a friend who exclusively wears athletic wear, nylyon underwear and has synthetic fabric upholstered furniture. She's dealing with bladder cancer - lots of questions!
@@suemcevoy5510 oh wow! I’m so sorry to hear that about your friend! Glad to hear you’re going to explore this. Much needed!
There are brands that sell wool undergarments. I haven't bought them, but they exist.
@@GoingGreenMom good to know!
Incredible that you're doing patterns for underwear using our recycled fabrics..... unfortunately, my "cotton" t-shirts have started to smell of chemicals?!?
Hmm... I had a quick squizz on your website... where di you say your free patterns were? Many thanks, Louise
P.S. Are you on any Social Media platforms?
@@soulieobelissevan oh interesting!!! I wonder if that is to do with the laundry detergent you are using??? Are you using standard detergent or a non-toxic detergent?? That’s something else to consider
@@soulieobelissevan send Fern a message on her website, her link is in the description :)
I use a washball with stones in it to was my clothes it works great!
@@soulieobelissevan check her blog :)
Pact is great company for all organic cotton clothes, dresses and underwear!
@@deborahrotman328 agreed! I love Pact!
what about spandex? lots of organic clothing has like 5% spandex…what do I do about that? should I also avoid that as well?
Spandex is a polyurethane based material, an alternative to Spandex is Sorona. Sorona is a fiber created from corn that stretches like spandex. In most cases it will be hard to get away from Spandex, but one solution to protect your body from it is to limit contact to elastic that is fully encased in the fabric that is natural. My partner is allergic to spandex, and we've found that and undergarments with encased elastic protect his skin from contact. Another option is look for rubber based elastic.
what are your thoughts are dyes and chemicals used in clothes..even if they are natural fiber the chemicals used are concerning to me.
In all clothing, where its made will have the largest impact on the use of toxic chemicals beyond the creation of the material itself; dying, washing treatments, and special effects that are applied later. If it's made in the EU, for example, there are more regulations that prohibit use of toxic chemicals. Sticking with natural fibers, Organic (when possible) and made in very developed countries like those in the EU are the best options available.
There are amazing natural dyes made from plants, mushrooms, etc. but they are generally made by artisans not big corporations. So it's harder to find and can be pricey. You can also buy organic clothing and dye it yourself. Which I find really fun and rewarding but not everyone has the time for it.
what about Biobased Polyamide/Nylon? I heard its made of castor oil but interested if is this still a toxic fabric?
What brands do you prefer for organic cotton undergarments for women and kids?
@@kristinanderson8270 hey Kristin! Great question! I have been using Pact for women’s, although I’m not sure about kiddos. I know Quince has some kids stuff although Fern seems to be skeptical about their ethical practices. I know honest has organic cotton kids stuff but I don’t see them rated on the Good On You app so I can’t speak to quality. Also Fern mentioned a brand called Wama - not sure if they have kids stuff. Thanks for watching! Hope this helped. And Fern’s contact info is linked in case you want to contact her directly 💝
I´m shopping a lot second hand but I never buy anything from shein or very cheap brands. It´s just dangerous, they even found stuff that can make you infertile in shein clothes.
@@Katana1982dark second hand is great! Yes I’m skeptical of anything super cheap like that. I’ve heard lots of negative things about SHEIN
My entire wardrobe is polyester. Ugh.
@@christine9467 yea, it’s super commonly used because it’s soft and cheap! Start small with undergarments, sheets, and staple items. Pact has great prices and simple basics to start with. I hope this helps! ♥️
This is so informative. Thank you. It reminds me of the woman who started calling out food companies for their ingredients and got them to be more transparent and then actually remove certain ingredients. I can't remeber her name but I feel like it's up to informed consumers to start calling out and holding clothing manufacturers accountable. Based on the guidelines here the majority of my clothing is toxic. 🫤
So glad to hear that! Yea it’s unfortunate but that’s probably true 😬 it’s up to us to vote with our dollar 🤑