toxic clothing

– Fast fashion involves making and selling cheap clothes with short lifespans at mass volumes.
– Fast fashion has significant environmental costs and can contain toxic chemicals such as PFAS, azo dyes, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
– Approximately 8,000 synthetic chemicals are used in the fast fashion manufacturing process, with residues remaining on the garments.
– Azo dyes, restricted in the EU, can be absorbed through the skin, causing health issues.
– Trainers, popular for their comfort and style, can lead to poor foot posture and the widening of feet if worn excessively.
– Platform trainers can strain the feet and gait, while sock sneakers are most likely to lead to sprained ankles.
– Waist trainers, popularized by celebrities, can improve posture but may cause water loss, muscle atrophy, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, and fainting due to prolonged wear.
– Heavy earrings can cause elongation and thinning of the earlobe, potentially leading to splitting, with lobe surgery becoming a common corrective procedure.
– Large hoop earrings can get caught in hair and clothes, posing a risk of tearing the earlobe.
– Thongs can cause intimate irritation and chafing, especially if made from synthetic fabrics, but well-fitting thongs made from natural fibers can be comfortable if worn with good hygiene practices.