Non-Toxic Clothing Swaps

Diving into one of the most difficult topics- our clothing 👗

Happy Saturday! This week, we are focusing on non-toxic clothing swaps (as requested by you guys in my subscriber chat)! When it comes to non-toxic items, I think clothes can feel especially overwhelming. Many of our clothes are toxic because of the harmful chemicals used throughout the textile production process, from farming raw materials to manufacturing and dyeing fabrics. During the farming stage, especially in conventional cotton farming, heavy pesticides and herbicides are used, and these chemicals can linger in the fabric even after processing. In the manufacturing process, toxic dyes and finishes are applied to fabrics to achieve certain colors, textures and properties. Many synthetic dyes contain harmful heavy metals, while formaldehyde is often used to make clothes wrinkle-resistant. Additionally, PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are frequently applied to fabrics for waterproofing, stain resistance and durability, remaining in the environment and our bodies for years.

The toxicity issue is even more pronounced in synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon and acrylic, which are made from petrochemicals. These fabrics often shed microplastics during washing, polluting waterways and potentially entering the food chain. Moreover, clothes treated with antibacterial or odor-resistant coatings may contain harmful chemicals, which pose health risks. New clothes can also release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly when they’ve been treated for waterproofing or wrinkle resistance. The chemicals in fabrics can be absorbed through our skin, especially when we sweat, leading to potential health issues ranging from skin irritation to hormonal disruptions.

The environmental impact is just as concerning. Many of these chemicals end up polluting ecosystems when wastewater from textile factories is released into rivers and oceans. Unfortunately, the health risks from wearing these toxic clothes aren’t well-known to most consumers, even though they are part of our daily lives. I share all of this not to create fear, but to help you become a better consumer.

When it comes to clothing, I still participate in trendy fashion and I like to wear cute work out sets. From my point of view, it is all about balance. Fashion is really fun for me and not something I am willing to completely compromise on yet and that’s ok! I think a good way to view this is to be intentional with your purchases moving forward.

My goal is to invest in high quality and non-toxic pieces that will last me a long time. I also swapped over all of my underwear and many of my pajamas to 100% organic cotton. Underwear touches a sensitive area and we spend 1/3 of our life in our pajamas- so these are great places to start!

I’m going to dig into all of my findings below ⬇️ These brands are varying degrees of non-toxic (as usual), but I want to provide several options!

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: ACTIVEWEAR

MATE THE LABEL: MATE makes Organic Stretch sets that are GOTS Certified organic cotton and 8% Spandex. They come in a few basic colors and they have shorts, pants and bodysuits!

QUINCE: Quince also makes activewear that is 78% nylon and 22% spandex. Their materials are also OEKO-TEX 100 certified. INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

NAMARIE: I am really excited about this brand specifically! They are made from Sylvendel®, which is 78% hemp and 22% bio-based elastane. The bio-based elastane is made from corn. These sets also contain no BPAS, PFAS, azo dyes or phthalates. LESSWITHLAUR gets you a discount!

LOSANO: Losano is made from polyester, however it is BPA and PFAS free. It is also OEKO-TEX 100 certified. This is a great option if you like the trendier sets, but want to reduce the impact on your health.

PACT: Pact makes work out sets made with 90% organic cotton and 10% elastane. They come in multiple colors!

TRIPULSE: Tripulse is another OEKO-TEX 100 certified work out brand. They use 84% TENCEL Lyocell and 16% Roica V550 (more eco-friendly & biodegradable version of elastane).

GROCERIES APPAREL: These sets are made with 92% organic cotton and 8% spandex. They are also dyed with non-toxic dye.

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: UNDERWEAR

PACT: Pact makes multiple styles of organic underwear for women and also boxers for men. I have them and love them! They are 100% organic cotton and 5% elastane.

ORGANIC JAGUAR: Organic Jaguar also makes organic underwear, bras and boxers! They are super soft and comfortable. I also like to sleep in the boxers and use them as pajamas! They use non-toxic dyes that are free from harmful chemicals.

QUINCE: Quince makes great organic basics! Their underwear is made of 95% organic cotton and 5% spandex. INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

JULIE MAY: This brand makes beautiful intimates that are made of silk and cotton! They advertise them as a “blessing for sensitive skin”.

BLUE CANOE: I came across this brand while researching. They make their underwear out of 28% organically grown cotton, 66% rayon from organically grown bamboo and 6% spandex.

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: LOUNGEWEAR

QUINCE: Quince also has a great selection of 100% organic cotton loungewear sets! Buy the pieces separately or as a set! They have options made from OCS-certified cotton fiber and GOTS-certified organic cotton fiber. INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

UNDER THE CANOPY: Under The Canopy also makes cute basic loungewear that is 100% cotton and GOTS certified. They have multiple styles and colors.

MATE THE LABEL: MATE has several options for sets made from 100% organic cotton! They come in different colors as well. Their waffle knit set looks super cute!

PACT: Pact is my go to when it comes to organic basics and I love their loungewear as well!

HARVEST AND MILL: Harvest and Mill is another great option for 100% organic loungewear. The cotton is USA grown and they use low impact dye.

ORGANIC BASICS: Organic Basics also has some great options like loungewear made from 100% cotton!

SORTED: Another great option is this Sorted set! I love the brown one and it’s so flattering compared to other 100% organic cotton options!

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: PAJAMAS

PACT: Pact makes super cute organic cotton pajamas!

QUINCE: Quince also makes cute pajama sets that are made out of 95% rayon from bamboo and 5% spandex. They also have sets that are 100% silk and 100% European linen. I love how many options they have! INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

ORGANIC JAGUAR: I love wearing Organic Jaguar boxers to sleep in! They are 100% organic cotton and so comfortable and soft!

MATE THE LABEL: MATE has a few pajama options that are made from a blend of TENCEL™ Lyocell and organic cotton.

COZY EARTH: Cozy Earth has a variety of pajama options made from bamboo! Their semi-annual sale is going on right now and everything is 25% off!

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: JEANS

ORGANSK: These jeans are made from 100% organic cotton and they are not treated with harsh chemicals for color! This brand has a higher price point than most of the other options.

WHIMSY & ROW: Whimsy & Row also makes 100% certified organic cotton jeans. They come in a few different colors.

GAP: Gap has a wide variety of jean colors and styles. They are also on the lower end in terms of price. They have jeans that are 99% organic cotton and 1% elastane.

RAWGANIQUE: This brand offers 99% organic cotton and 1% elastane jeans. They also use organic clay-dyed jeans, which is really cool.

QUINCE: Quince jeans are made from 63% organic cotton, 20% recycled polyester, 10% viscose, 5% elasterell-p and 1% lycra. This material is certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 which ensures that no hazardous substances are present. INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

CITIZENS OF HUMANITY: This brand makes their denim from 100% organic cotton, however they are also on the higher end in terms of pricing! Citizens of Humanity has multiple styles and colors available.

EVERLANE: Everlane makes denim made from 100% organic cotton. They come in a variety of colors and styles as well!

SEZANE: Sezane makes denim that comes in a wide variety of styles and colors! I like that they are made with organic cotton that is GOTS certified.

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: ORGANIC BASICS

ORGANIC BASICS: This brand makes basic tees made from 91% organic cotton and 9% elastane.

PACT: Pact also makes great basic tees that are 100% organic cotton. They come in a variety of colors and styles!

QUINCE: Quince has a variety of basics from tees to bodysuits and more! INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

MATE: MATE also offers a variety of basics from ties to tanks and more. They are 100% organic cotton and GOTS certified.

GAP: Gap also offers a variety of great basics in multiple colors! They are 100% organic cotton as well.

NON-TOXIC CLOTHING STARTER PACK: SWEATERS

QUINCE: Quince makes a variety of 100% organic cotton sweaters in multiple colors! They are also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified which ensures no hazardous substances are present. INFG-LESSWITHLAUR10 gets you a discount on their entire website!

GAP: Gap also has a wide variety of affordable 100% organic cotton sweaters in various colors and styles. They also have options for kids!

SEZANE: Sezane makes gorgeous sweaters that are 100% organic cotton!

REFORMATION: Reformation carries sweater options that are made from 100% regenerative wool!

ORGANIC BASICS: Organic Basics makes super cute affordable sweaters that are 100% organic cotton!

If you prefer to browse these posts on LTK for ease- my LTK is linked here! I’m going to be sharing more of my IRL non-toxic finds and swaps on there so make sure you follow me 😊

Send me an email or comment below and let me know what else you need swaps for so I can include them on Saturday Swaps in the future!

All of the previous swap emails can also be found in the swaps section of my Substack if you ever need to reference them! The great thing about Substack is that I can also edit and update the posts to reflect new brands I’ve found- so I will be able to keep these guides up-to-date! ❤️