Nathalie Kelley Instagram – When it comes to everyday textiles that we come into contact with daily – like clothes, bedding and towels – chemicals are used in the manufacturing process – from material acquisition to the finished product. I’m talking about highly toxic substances like flame retardants, PFAS, PFCs, cadmium, lead, and AZO dyes. Yikes. @oeko_tex rigorously tests textiles against 1000 harmful substances, and products certified with their labels can be found in over 100 countries. With over 30 years of experience, they’ve made finding non-toxic clothing and textiles easier than ever. Exposure to these toxins can cause skin irritation, allergies and rashes and even more severe health problems like liver damage, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, obesity, hormone suppression and cancer over time. I take a lot of care to not consume foods that have been sprayed with chemicals, but being mindful of toxins in our textiles is just as important because our skin is our largest organ. I dream of a day when these chemicals are no longer legal to put anywhere near our food or ourfood our clothes – but until then I am thankful that @oeko_tex exists to make finding and buying safer non-toxic products easier. 🌎🌎🌎