8 Reasons to ditch synthetic clothing
We once lived simple lives – grew our own vegetables, ate homemade food, wore cotton clothes and generally lived a peaceful and healthy life. Over the last few decades, there has been a drastic shift in our lifestyles; and consumerism and the global market haven’t brought in any relief. If anything, the quality of life has greatly reduced and we’ve been left with fewer healthy choices. We are constantly, knowingly or unknowingly, pumping our bodies with toxins and chemicals. The by-products of our choices have an adverse effect on our environment. There is one area which we can control and that is our choice in clothing. Many favour synthetic clothing over natural fibres, such as cotton, linen and silk, simply because it’s cheap, durable and convenient to maintain. Although wearing synthetic clothing may have short term advantages, the downside of these fabrics are greater and extremely damaging both to our bodies as well as our planet. Here are the top reasons why you