Natural fibers vs. synthetic fabric Natural fiber clothing smells better, lasts longer, regulates our temperature, and increases or keeps our frequency neutral. These fibers are made from natural materials that have been used to make clothing for thousands of years. Natural fibers include:
Cotton
Linen (made from flax)
Silk
Wool
Cashmere
Hemp
Synthetic fabrics could be considered plastic fabric. In a process called polymerization, chemically-derived fibers are joined together to create fabric. Common synthetic fabrics include polyester, rayon, modal, spandex and nylon. Have you ever noticed your body odor is stronger in synthetic clothing? Have you ever been interrupted by a sudden whiff of stinky body odor while you’re rushing to work, a date, or the yoga studio? But – it can’t be you – you just took a shower. You’re wearing a clean shirt. Aren’t you? If your clothing is made of polyester fabric – or another synthetic fiber like acrylic or nylon – it may not be as clean as you would hope.
Sweat has no odor. How is this possible? We produce long-chain fatty acids in our sweat. Long-chain fatty acids cannot produce odor because they are too big to be volatile. To be volatile means that the substance can get into the air and reach your nose. Unfortunately, the bacteria present in our clothes and skin can break these long-chain fatty acids down into smaller, volatile molecules that can reek. The most common bacterial culprit in clothing is micrococci and micrococci love polyester.
Polyester fabric is a much more ideal habitat for bacteria than natural fibers such as cotton, silk, linen, or hemp. In a study testing gym goers shirts after just 1 hour of working out and 28 hours of incubation, a panel found 100% cotton t-shirts were significantly better smelling. Further testing confirmed bacterial growth in synthetic fabric t-shirts was significantly higher than the 100% cotton t-shirts.
This bacteria can stay in synthetic clothing even after thorough washing. You might now be wondering about what polyester might do in your nether region. If you weren’t, now you are. Wonder no more, we’ve got you covered. So next time I head to the yoga studio, it will be in full cotton or linen. https://www.naturalclothing.com/why-do-i-smell-when-i-wear-polyester/
The choice to purchase natural fiber clothing reduces your toxic burden and helps increase your frequency. I bought a beautiful turquoise top before I moved to Colorado in the winter and then next day I broke out in hives. I didn't wash the shirt and the chemicals were absorbed by my skin causing a reaction. Here are 3 reasons why I’m transitioning my closet to natural fibers.
2. Natural organic fiber clothing is good for you while synthetic fiber is toxic. When it comes to body care products and cosmetics, we know that 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into the bloodstream. If clothes are treated with chemicals, and then we put the clothes on our skin, will our skin absorb some of the chemicals.
1. Polyester is the worst fabric you can buy. It is made from synthetic polymers that are made from esters of dihydric alcohol and terpthalic acid. 2. Acrylic fabrics are polycrylonitriles and may cause cancer, according to the EPA. 3. Rayon is recycled wood pulp that must be treated with chemicals like caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulphuric acid to survive regular washing and wearing. 4.Acetate and Triacetate are made from wood fibers called cellulose and undergo extensive chemical processing to produce the finished product. 5. Nylon is made from petroleum and is often given a permanent chemical finish that can be harmful. 6. Anything static resistant, stain resistant, permanent press, wrinkle-free, stain proof or moth repellant are treated with perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), like Teflon. (Source and read more) Wearing toxic fabrics can affect health.
Another point to keep in mind is the toxicity of chemicals used in dry cleaning. During the dry cleaning process, garments are doused with the toxic chemical perchloroethylene, or PERC, for short. I avoid purchasing clothes that require dry cleaning to avoid exposure to PERC. Often, clothes that say Dry Clean Only can be hand washed carefully and laid flat to dry.
4. Natural fiber clothing is a better investment. Have you ever noticed how well your favorite cotton t-shirt holds up over the years? I’ve found that my 100% cotton clothes hold up much longer than my synthetic clothes. The few items of linen clothing I have also seem to last forever in beautiful shape. On the other hand, synthetic fabric begins to break down much more quickly, especially with frequent washing. I’ve noticed that the fabric begins to “pill” – the fabric breaks down and gets fuzzy. Natural fiber clothing may be more expensive up front, but I’ve found that it’s a better investment in the long run.
Natural Underwear
The Top 3 Healthy Benefits of Natural Underwear
We want the general area where our legs connect to our torso to have all day comfort, breathability, and be free of moisture and odor. These are not lofty aspirations, in fact, they are well within reach. The easiest way to achieve a heavenly bum is, of course, by wearing natural clothing.
Temperature & moisture regulation in your underwear with Natural fabrics, such as cotton, and semi-synthetic fabrics, such as modal and lyocell, are much better candidates for your undies than synthetics (polyester fabric, nylon or polyamide fabric, acrylic fabric, etc.) for a number of reasons. First and foremost, is temperature regulation. Natural fibers are much more effective temperature regulators. This means they keep you cool or warm as needed. With this particular piece of clothing, natural fabrics are most likely keeping you cooler. This temperature regulation helps prevent you from sweating and bacteria from growing. But you will sweat, and when you do, natural fibers are also much for effective for moisture control. Natural clothing is much more absorbent than synthetic fabric clothing. This will help you feel dry down there throughout the day, as well as prevent yeast infections.
Another biggie is bacteria. You might be thinking, “but I wash between each wear, it doesn’t matter.” Oh, but it does. A remarkable amount of bacteria can grow within the time of that one wear and we’re finding out that when it comes to synthetic fabrics, a wash might not clean the synthetic clothing as well as we think. Bacteria love polyester fabric and polyamide fabric. Additionally, many of us don’t wash our jeans too often – which is fine! – but this means there may already be some bacteria hanging around in that area (your crotch area).
Also, if you’re washing your clothing on a cold setting, the bacteria from your clothing is most likely not killed during the cleaning cycle. In fact, some scientists looking into the efficacy of cold cycle laundering call it ‘bacteria soup’. Or maybe a chilled bacteria gazpacho. Not only is bacteria not fully removed from the clothing it started on, but is also subject to cross contamination, spreading to other pieces in the wash. This is definitely something to remember next time you might have a persistent flu, cold, or yeast infection.
Here are a few easy tips to help rid your wash of bacteria – and make sure your skivvies are pristine. All while being environmentally friendly.
Run your washing machine on a high setting every so often. This should take care of most of the bacteria growth in the machine. It will also help clear out any built up residue from detergent.
You can also add up to 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle of your wash. (Make sure to check the manufacturer’s suggestions for your machine, as some claim vinegar may damage seals over time.) White vinegar helps sterilize, deodorize, soften fabric, remove stains, and brighten colors.
5. Natural fiber clothing has a “natural” vibration. Do you remember from biology class that the atoms making up anything are always vibrating? Everything has a unique vibration. From each organ in your body to the chair in which you are sitting, everything resonates with a specific frequency. Bruce Tainio, who built the first frequency monitor, found that a higher vibration correlates to better health – a concept that has been accepted for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. The idea of supporting the body’s vibration has been around for thousands of years in Eastern medicine.
Did you know if you have sheets of linen they are considered holy attire? Linen, a natural fabric made of flax:
Sleeping in linen helps a person fall asleep faster and deeper
Improves mood
Rapid healing from surgeries and healing, which is why hospitals have used linen sheets in the past.
Resistant to fungus and bacteria
Barrier to some diseases
Regulates body temperature - Warm when cold, cools when warm
Fabric, like everything else, has frequency. Over the years quality fabrics and clothing on store racks is, sorry to say, cheap, clingy and wearing it makes one feel and look frumpy. We are electric beings and every cell in our body is a battery. Whether we realize it or not, the vibrational frequency of fabric impacts us through touch. This can change our energetic and functional state.
In the above video it states the human body's signature frequency is 100. Experiments done by Royal Rife and other indicate that humans body frequencies can differ and range from 70 to 100. Rife also said that a frequency lower than 62 indicates a compromised immune system.
Frequency of Fabrics Chart
1) Super Fabrics, which send positive vibration to heal and maintain health:
Linen, made from flax - 5000 mHz
Wool - 5000 mHz
These should be worn separately. Wool's energy flows from left to right, whereas the frequency of linen flows right to left. Mixing these two together will cancel out the healing effects to zero.
I believe there is another Super Fabric that is around the corner to be introduced to us - Hemp clothing. More about hemp and it's many wonders below.
2) Healthier, but not a super fabric:
Organic cotton - 70 to 110 mHz
Non-organic cotton, bleached and/or dyed - 40 to 70 mHz
There are different articles showing that cotton can have a much higher signature frequency, even up to 400 mHz.
3) Low energy, no healing fabrics is just about everything else that is synthetic:
Rayon, made of wood pulp, including bamboo - up to 15
Polyester, made from petroleum - up to 10
Spandex, Lycra, and elastane, made from polyurethane synthetics - up to 15
nylon, synthetic polymers - up to 15
Silk - up to 15. Made from silkworms just after they've spun themselves into a cocoon to transition into a silk moth. Cocoons are boiled (with worms in) to unravel the fibers.
A sickly, nearly dead individual's frequency is about 15. Any healthy individual with a frequency of 100 wearing low energy fabrics will have a strain on their body. We've been led to believe genetic predisposition can cause illness, it's important to stress these non-healing fabrics are destructive! Wearing them constantly reduces the immune system and the cells inside the body where cell to cell communication ceases. This leads to accelerated destruction. Low energy fabrics can cause inflammation, illness and even emotional issues. https://www.qhealthguide.com/vibrational-frequency-of-clothing.html
Where to find natural fiber clothing: PACT Clothing – My favorite source for organic cotton clothes! PACT is my staple for cotton leggings, socks, tank tops, and panties. Use my link here for 20% off your first order! Lark in Olympia is my favorite for colorful dresses and cozy tops. Fair Indigo – Fair Indigo calls their clothing “style with a conscious” for a good reason. They ethically source their materials, paying workers a living wage. They offer a wide selection of 100% organic cotton blouses (I like the Circle Neck Organic T-Shirt). Their gorgeous selection of scarves are a blend of cotton, wool and/or linen. Department stores – Although the fabric will likely not be organic, you’ll be able to find 100% cotton, cashmere, wool, and silk options at most department stores, as well as some 100% linen pieces. Have you made the switch to natural fiber clothing? Is it something you want to try? http://empoweredsustenance.com/natural-fiber-clothing/