Minimalism and the Healing Properties of Natural Clothing

an Many women are wanting to transition to simplifying their wardrobe and consumption habits (buying less), while also focusing on only buying natural fabrics (quality). Does it matter?

I think so!

Contents in this Article:

Issues with synthetic materials + the global clothing industry

Natural fibers

Yes! There are two aspects to this conversation. The first is our overconsumption culture and the unsustainable, toxic clothing industry. We can buy trendy clothes for cheaper than ever in synthetic fabrics, but they come at a cost – to your health, the planet, and the workers who produce these clothes in third world countries.

Your Health:

The Planet:

Global Workers:

Natural Fibers

In 2003, Heidi Yellen, a Jewish doctor, did a study on the frequencies of different fabrics. She determined the human body to resonate generally at a frequency of 100 Hz, and that anything worn that measures less than that, compromises our well-being.

Each fabric gives off a frequency that is measurable in megahertz (mHz). In this experiment, an instrument was used called the Ag-Environ machine. Let’s look at an overview of the top natural fabrics and their freqencies:

Linen: 

This means: (preferably organic) cotton, linen, wool or alpaca, cashmere, silk, leather, etc. Typical synthetic fibers are polyester, nylon, and acrylic, and these are petroleum derivatives and include the use of harsh and toxic chemicals in their processing. There are some semi-synthetic fibers like Tencel and Viscose. These are derived from natural materials like bamboo or wood pulp, but then harsh chemicals are used in order to make them pliable as fabric threads.

Clothing Suggestion List:

Indigoluna

Beachwood Baby

Gaia Conceptions

Resources + Further Reading