Textiles & Skincare

What's in your clothing | Phthalates

Clothing can serve as a means for exposure through phthalates directly or indirectly. Phthalates may be used in clothing, especially...

What's in your clothing | Antimicrobial textiles

Antimicrobial textiles are textiles that are manufactured with nanoparticles, natural antimicrobial agents, and/or have actual...

What's in your clothing | Metals

We tend to think of textiles as made up of fibers we are familiar with such as cotton, silk, wool, polyester, and nylon, but did you...

Flame Retardants & Pajamas

There is a long history behind flame retardants and pajamas. In 1953, the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) was passed to regulate highly...

What’s in your clothing | Textile Dyes

Most textiles will have some sort of textile dye to impart a color to the garment and yes, this may trigger some skin issues that it's...

Hats | Best Sun Hats for UV Protection

To get sun protection from a hat, it has to cover your head and provide shade for the face and scalp. Read more... Topics Do all hats...

Towels & Skincare | How to choose a towel with skin in mind

The ideal bath towels for skincare quickly absorb moisture, are soft against the skin while still retaining a texture to provide a...

MEDICAL PUBLICATION | The Impact of Routine Laundering on Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Values

Read more about the latest research in sun-protective textiles from Dr. Erum Ilyas and her team...

Mosquito Repellents | A must-have skincare essential for summer

Mosquito repellents work by making us less attractive to mosquitoes. They work by repelling insects, not killing them. There are a...

Sunscreen That Won't Stain Clothes

Sunscreens can either stain your clothes or leave a residue behind depending on the type chosen. In general, it can be easier to lift a...

Bamboo Towels

Towels that claim to be bamboo towels are most often a combination of bamboo and cotton. Regular towels are most often made of cotton alone

Hemp for fabric?

Hemp has been increasingly used in the textile industry with limited widespread use likely linked to other uses for hemp outside of...

Pillowcases and Skincare | Are silk pillowcases worth the hype?

In terms of skincare, there was a study that looked at silk-like pillowcases for acne. This was not silk, however. The study was based on a

Silk Pajamas | Are they really worth it?

Excess friction between skin and textiles contributes to skin irritation. Fabrics abrade the surface of the epidermis and contribute to...

Not loving that new clothes smell? Toxic chemicals and clothing

You may have noticed that when you order new clothes online, there can be a distinct toxic or “chemical-like” smell emanating from the...

How to choose sun protective clothing

The goal of sun-protective clothing is to understand the amount of protection your skin has from UV exposure underneath your clothing. ...

Baby Sun Protection | Sunscreen, hats, clothing

It is important to take measures to protect babies, regardless of skin tone, from sunburn. The pigment in the skin does not offer full...

Best Bedsheets based on Fabric for Skincare

Remember that most of your skin comes into contact with fabric at some point during the day or night- whether it be your clothes or bed...

Back Acne

Body or back acne (bacne) can be triggered by various causes- not all of which are true acne. Not every pimple is acne, especially when it c

Silk Pillowcases

In terms of skincare, there was a study that looked at silk-like pillowcases for acne. This was not silk, however. Read more... Topics...

Breathable fabrics for the summer

The most common clothing textile trends for summer tend to be made of lightweight textiles including cotton, rayon, and linen. Read...

How to choose a bra with your skin in mind

From a skin health perspective, there are 3 primary considerations in choosing a bra. Read more... Topics What does choosing a bra have...

Bleaching effect of sweat

In order for sweat to bleach clothing or alter the color, sweat volume, presence of antiperspirants and bacteria, and the dyes in...

Replacing underwear

Replacing underwear is based on a use perspective with regard to wear frequency and maintenance. Read more... Topics Is there a standard...

Silk Face Masks

Alone, as a face mask, some studies have shown silk's ability to filter viral particles as relatively low. Read more... Photo: Wix Silk...

Breathable fabrics for the summer

Video: Techei The most common clothing textile trends for summer tend to be made of lightweight textiles including cotton, rayon, and...

UPF | Making sense of another acronym

UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. Clothing items and textiles can be tested for how much UV is blocked by the textile. Read...

Compression Stockings

Compression stockings vary in terms of the extent of the leg covered, the amount of compression offered, and the materials used. Read...

Body Surface Area and Sun Protective Clothing

We continue to research and study the benefits of UPF clothing. Read more... Topics Why did I get a sunburn when I wore sunscreen and had...

How often should you wash and replace bathroom towels?

In terms of hygiene, as long as towels are being routinely cleaned and maintained appropriately you can increase the longevity of the...

Sateen | It's the weave, not the thread count

Sateen has a classic luxurious look and feels while still being made of primarily cotton. Read more... Topics What is Sateen? When...

Silk Sheets

Silk is a textile with some interesting properties. Read more... Topics Why do you consider silk to be better than other materials? What...

Pityrosporum folliculitis (aka, Fungal acne) | A diagnosis to know

Accurately distinguishing between fungal acne and acne vulgaris is the key to therapeutic success. Read more... Topics What is fungal...

Bed Sheets | A complete guide to choosing bed sheets with your skin in mind

Consider this: Your skin is in direct contact with these sheets for hours on end. Read more... Topics Have you ever given much thought...

Bamboo as Fabric | Is it really sun protective?

Bamboo in textiles is an important topic for discussion as it is often misrepresented by the industry. Read more... Topics Why is...

Washing your clothes | When and Why - Sweat, body odor, rashes & your clothes

Smelly clothes are a general signal of the buildup of bacteria, sweat, keratin, dirt, and debris on your clothes. Read more... Topics Why...

Functional Fabric | More than meets the eye

Disclaimer: This page contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Topics...

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