Natural vs Synthetic Clothing: The Health Impact

Today’s generation, people dress smart to express, and often opt for fabrics that offer convenience such as wrinkle resistance, durability, and highly elastic from synthetics like acrylic, polyester, and spandex — making them an easy go-to in the fashion industry.

But those conveniences come with hidden costs: disrupted health, poor comfort, and unsustainable production. The number one problem caused by the clothing industry is sustainability, with a significant portion of textile waste ending up in landfills. Each year, the fashion industry generates about 92 million tonnes of textile waste, contributing heavily to global pollution.

As awareness grows about how our daily choices affect both personal health and the planet, more people are turning to natural, organic, and ethically made foods, skincare, drinks, and supplements. Yet, for many, this consciousness is only beginning to reach their wardrobes. We’re now realizing that synthetic clothing doesn’t just harm our bodies—it also takes a serious toll on the environment worldwide.

Why Synthetic Fibers Were Invented — and Their Problems

Synthetic fibers were developed in the early 20th century as a way to create fabrics that were cheaper, easier to mass-produce, and more durable than natural fibers like wool, cotton, or linen. Nylon, was first released synthetic in the 1935 and became famous during World War II as a substitute for silk in parachutes and stockings. Soon after, acrylic, spandex, and polyester followed, each marketed as “innovations” that solved everyday fabric challenges like wrinkles, elasticity, and shrinkage.

But while synthetic fibers transformed the fashion industry, they also introduced new issues.

The Problems:

• Petroleum-based – Made from fossil fuels, relying on non-renewable resources.
• Not breathable – Traps sweat and heat against the skin, causing discomfort.
• Chemically treated – Often coated with dyes and finishes that can lead to rashes, itching, and allergic reactions.
• Microplastic pollution – Every wear and wash sheds tiny fibers that end up in waterways, polluting oceans and entering the food chain.
• False convenience – Wrinkle resistance and durability aren’t enough to outweigh the health and comfort trade-offs.

What once seemed like innovation now reveals itself as a compromise — sacrificing health and sustainability for convenience.

Go Back to Basics — Natural Fibers

Before synthetics dominated the fashion industry, people relied on natural fibers that came directly from the earth. These fibers have been used for centuries because of their comfort, durability, and health-supporting qualities.

Common Natural Fibers:

• Cotton
• Wool (including Merino wool)
• Linen (flax)
• Silk
• Hemp
• Jute
• Cashmere
• Alpaca

That’s why turning back to natural fibers is the wise and mindful choice.

For activewear, we look for fabrics that let us move freely while still giving the best support. That’s why we’ve chosen 100% Merino wool and Organic cotton — fibers that naturally regulate temperature, wick away moisture, and keep your body performing at its best. Organic cotton adds another layer of comfort with its softness, breathability, and skin-friendly qualities, making it gentle even for sensitive skin.

Benefits of Natural Fibers

• Breathable – Allow air to circulate, keeping the body cool.
• Moisture-regulating – Wick away sweat, helping you stay dry.
• Skin-friendly – Hypoallergenic and antibacterial, gentle even for sensitive skin.
• Temperature-regulating – Wool keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.
• Eco-conscious – Renewable and biodegradable, leaving no toxic microplastics behind.
• Durable – High-quality natural fibers get softer with wear, not weaker.

High Frequency, High Vitality

Science has discovered something fascinating about natural fibers: they carry energetic frequencies that may positively affect the body.

In 2003, Dr. Heidi Yellen’s study a Jewish doctor found that natural fabrics like wool and linen vibrate at a frequency of about 5,000, while synthetic fabrics measure at zero. They’re not helping you—they’re draining you and affecting your energy.

• Linen and Wool of all natural fibers has been measured to vibrate at around 5,000 MHz.
• By contrast, the human body vibrates at a healthy frequency of around 70–100 MHz. When disease sets in, that frequency can drop (for example, colds = ~60 Hz, cancer = ~40 Hz).

Wearing high-frequency fabrics like linen and wool is thought to support the body’s natural energy field, promoting wellness and vitality.

⚠️ Meanwhile, synthetic fabrics like polyester, acrylic, or nylon often measure at 0 Hz — providing no energetic support and possibly draining the body’s natural frequency.

 

Core Insight: Choosing Fabrics That Support Your Health

Every time you choose what to wear, you’re making a decision that impacts more than just your appearance. The fabrics you put on your body affect your comfort, health, energy, and even the environment.

Polyester and other synthetics may seem convenient, but they come at the cost of skin health, energy balance, and sustainability.

Wool and cotton — especially 100% Merino wool and Organic cotton — offer comfort, performance, and wellness without compromise. They keep your body in balance, protect your skin, and support a healthier planet.

👉 Choose fabrics that work with your body, not against it.