Hidden Health Risk of Synthetic clothing that impacts your health!

In society today, the majority of our clothing is made synthetically.  Synthetic fibers are man made forms of plastic coming from non-renewable sources such as plastic, oil, coal and gas that produces synthetic clothing such as Polyester, Acrylic, PVC, Nylon, Polyethylene, Spandex- (Lycra, Elastane), Polypropylene and Rayon. 

In addition, these synthetic fibers are finished off with a hazardous toxic chemical cocktail that gives the clothing different color hues and takes a long time to decompose, estimated up to 1000 years. These chemicals get into our bodies through physical contact which can trigger an autoimmune response causing allergic reactions, hormonal disruptions, and skin irritation responses, especially in those with sensitive skin and over time, can cause respiratory damage. 

Concerns include:- 

Microfiber Pollution

Synthetic fabrics release microfibers with everyday use and during washing. 

Microfibers are non-biodegradable, deriving from plastics such as polyester and nylon, and can become airborne and when inhaled, potentially causing inflammation and oxidative stress, and even migrating to other tissues.

 Chemical Leaching 

The creation of synthetic fibers goes through a chemical process called polymerization.

Chemicals used in synthetic fibers like bisphenols and phthalates, can leach out of the clothing, especially when in contact with sweat. 

Microfibers Inhalation

Synthetic Microfibers aka Microplastics are a growing concern; it's no longer just an environmental issue but also a growing threat to human health, particularly through the air we breathe. 

Wearing synthetic fabrics—especially close to the skin—can contribute to microplastic ingestion through fiber shedding, especially during physical activity.

Synthetic textile fabrics are often combined with natural fibers to create fabrics that possess the desirable qualities of both natural and synthetic materials; these are still not good for your health. 

Scientific studies link synthetic textiles to a range of health issues—from skin diseases, to respiratory damage, to hormonal disruptions activating an autoimmune response.  

If you're someone who values clean nutrition, gut balance, and high performance from the inside out, it’s worth considering that the fibers in your clothes may be adding more than comfort to your life. 

At Yah Is Light, we believe wearing 100% natural woven fabric material clothing is healthy and made of breathable fiber that doesn’t release plastic particles—so you can move freely without inhaling microfibers causing harm. Clothing for a greener you!