Health starts with the cloths that we wear, they are so close to our skin and since the skin is our largest organ, always eager to absorb, to eliminate, to balance, we cannot leave it in a dire environment by choosing bad material to wear.
For some time now the trend goes absolutely into the direction of functional wear, meaning plastic wear. The word „functional“ with regard to the new type of clothing suggests that the old way to make/wear clothing, namely that made from wool, cotton, silk, hemp etc. wasn’t functional and the way that it is promoted for use when doing all kinds of sports or outdoor activities makes us wonder what people did before they had all the plastic stuff on their skin? Supposedly they lived longer and healthier than we do nowadays.
Especially for women it is harmful to wear plastic clothing, the hormones and toxins it contains will heat up, mix with your sweat, which is already a detox product in itself and will then be re-absorbed into your body, adding to the load that most of our systems already bear. When there is no natural layer between your vagina for example and some kind of plastic fabric, then there is literally a cocktail of nasty things in direct contact with very sensitive and highly absorbant skin/mucous membranes. Add some rigorous activity and sweating to that unholy mix and the cocktail will ramp up, heat up and become even more effective in damaging your health.
All „functionality“ and optics aside: Plastic is NOT a wise choice and therefore I now like to show you four examples of European underwear manufacturers of different price ranges that show very clearly that it doesn’t have to be an „either/or“-decision when it comes to hot and healthy underwear. Vote with your money on future industries and choose wisely: Once they are gone, they are gone.
And don’t let yourself be fooled by how environment friendly that plastic has been collected/harvested/produced and how that makes it a good thing for us and planet earth: Plastic is plastic and should not be in direct contact with your skin. Try to avoid it as much as possible, it doesn’t make sense that we pay with our health to safe this planet, we should opt out of plastic instead of recycling it.
Here we go with the underwear companies:
Hanro, Switzerland
Here’s what they say about themselves:
„HANRO has been producing high-quality underwear, nightwear and loungewear for 140 years. Since it was founded in 1884 by Albert HANdschin and Carl ROnus in Liestal, Switzerland, the company has stood for luxurious understatement, the highest quality and timeless style. Unique materials, exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail form the basis of every collection. The result: distinctive, high-quality and sustainable underwear creations that embody elegance and aesthetics with every fiber. HANRO products are ‚Made in Europe‘ and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified. 80% of the materials used come from the company’s own textile production in Vorarlberg, Austria. Using the latest knitting technology and exclusive finishing processes, high-quality natural fibers are processed into fine materials. The garments are made in the company’s own sewing facility in Portugal. This creates unique pieces of underwear that are exceptionally comfortable to wear.“
Wolford (Austria)
That’s what they say about themselves:
„Wolford is the leading global brand in luxury skinwear, established in 1950 on the shores of Lake Constance in Bregenz, Austria. Driven by creative passion and a pioneering spirit, we specialize in innovative fabrics and the highest-quality legwear, lingerie, and bodywear.Grounded in our core values, we continuously strive towards greater sustainability by funding strategic initiatives and driving technological innovation. This long-term commitment led us to become the first and only company in the apparel industry to be granted the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Gold Certificate – the highest level of recognition.“
Princess tam.tam. (France)
They don’t really say something about themselves at their homepage, but they have a „essentiel coton“-line for undergarments, so check it out.
Calida (Switzerland)
Here’s what they say about themselves:
„Our unique quality, rooted in our Swiss values, creates the most natural feeling on your skin. For incomparable comfort at every moment. Sustainable, fair and responsible towards future generations from the very start. Since 1941. For over 80 years, each of our products has embodied a pledge for the future. Quality that stays beautiful for years. Comfort we swear by – every minute of every day. Sustainability that’s more than just a trend. Developed in Switzerland. Made in Europe. For a difference you can feel – on your skin and in the world.“
There is a lot of high-quality and sexy undergarment to have out there, we just need to make a small effort to find it.
Be well and see you around!