The world's population reached 7.7 billion in May 2019, and the population in Asia alone is about 4.2 billion. It is not easy to keep so many people warm. Clothing made of all-natural clothing materials such as cotton, linen, and wool is rarely available. It is important to understand artificial fabrics to protect your health.
When you buy clothes, do you pay attention to the labels on the clothes? Do you know what materials your clothes are made of? And is that material harmful to the human body? The editor has listed some common man-made materials, plus their possible effects on the body, so that everyone will know how to choose when buying clothes next time!
Polyester fiber (polyester)
Man-made fiber extracted from coal and petroleum. It is synthesized through the chemical action of acid (terephthalic acid) and alcohol (glycol). Since both are toxic substances, their toxicity affects the clothing making process. It is not completely eliminated and can easily enter the body through moist skin.
Studies have found that many types of cancer, chronic and severe respiratory infections, and some skin diseases such as rashes and itching are related to excessive wearing of clothing made of polyester fibers. Polyfiber is not only harmful to the human body, but also causes serious pollution to nature because it is difficult to decompose, and during the manufacturing process, it releases toxic substances in the water and pollutes the air.