Toxin Free (ish)

From the Front Lines: Changing the Toxic Textile Industry with Michel, Founder of Aizome ✨Ep. 117


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Your polyester pajamas are literally plastic, and they're affecting your hormones, fertility, and skin health in ways you never imagined.

In today's conversation with Michel, founder of Aizome Textiles, we dive deep into the toxic reality of the modern textile industry. Aizome is one of the only 100% organic cotton, plant-dyed textile companies!

From the 10,000+ unregulated chemicals used in clothing production to the microplastics flooding our oceans, the fashion industry has created a health crisis that most people don't even realize they're experiencing.

The science is clear: polyester clothing has been shown to dramatically decrease testosterone and fertility in men, with effects reversing only after months of removing synthetic fabrics.

Meanwhile, synthetic dyes made from the same petroleum-based chemicals as plastic are causing contact dermatitis in 70% of people with sensitive skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Even "clean" laundry detergents can't remove the bacterial buildup that creates that distinctive smell in polyester clothing.


But there's hope. In this episode, Michael shares practical steps for transitioning to safer textiles, starting with the items that matter most: bedding (since you spend 8 hours a day in contact with sheets), underwear, and daily-wear items. Plus, learn about the regulatory landscape and how consumer demand is finally driving change in this massive industry.


In today's episode, we're chatting about:

• Why polyester clothing is linked to decreased fertility and hormone disruption

• The 10,000+ chemicals used in textile production (most completely unregulated)

• How synthetic dyes cause skin reactions in 70% of people with contact dermatitis

• Practical steps for transitioning to non-toxic clothing and bedding

• Why washing new clothes multiple times is crucial for sensitive individuals


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