How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Clothing

Toxic Chemicals Used in Clothing Production: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

What You Wear Can Impact Your Health - Here’s How

Do you know what's in your clothes? From plastic-based fibers to chemical dyes, from endocrine disruptors to carcinogens, the ingredients used in clothing production are far and wide - and not readily labeled, researched, or marketed.

This downloadable guide provides an overview of the common toxins used in clothing production (from fabrics to dyes to finishes), why they are used in clothing production, their health implications, how to avoid them, certifications to look for, and clean-choice brand recommendations - so you can choose clothes based on your own health needs and preferences. Use this as a shopping guide the next time you are looking for something new, to know what to look for and what to avoid! p.s., this now includes a guide for children's clothing!

Author profile: Written by biochemist Lydia Dupree after 4+ years of researching toxic chemicals used in fashion and working with brands pioneering non-toxic fashion. Her mission is to help consumers choose clothes in a healthier fashion - for the sake of their health, clothing makers, and the environment.

Reviews:

"It's a great resource. Even the other day, when I was shopping, I found myself looking at all the tags to check fabrics and certifications - you've converted my shopping experience!" - L, Rhode Island

"This guide taught me a lot I didn't know about how textiles can be toxic. I definitely think this guide will inform my future purchases. It provides tangible ways to look out for eco and health conscious brands. I will be a label reader from now on!" - A, Canada