Nov 2, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021! A lot of weather-proof jackets contain harmful forever chemicals otherwise known as PFC or PFAS. That’s why we found the best winter and ski jackets that are waterproof with PFC-free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for your next trip to the...
May 25, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Headed to some white sand beaches, or snow-capped mountains sometime soon? Maybe it’s just a quick business trip. No matter what, flying is almost inevitable these days. While air travel in general has been proven to be pretty safe, we have a few tips to make...
Aug 30, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Fashion Week is right around the corner, and one trend we don’t want to see on the runway is PVC. In recent years, PVC has made its way into the fashion world through trendy see-through bags or rain coats.What is PVC Polyvinyl chloride (AKA PVC or vinyl) is a...
Jul 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
and found yourself wondering if organic really made a difference when it comes to clothing? Our most recent article weights the pros and cons of organic cotton. If you’re looking for organic, the best bet is to look for a product that has been GOTS certified! ✔️...
Jul 12, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
If you’ve made the move to try and purchase organic products for the betterment of your health and the environment, you’ve probably heard of a slew of things that you can purchase that are organic – kale, apples, cereal, even cotton. We recommend a...
Jan 29, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
As we get the first hints of true chill in the air, that means it’s time to start pulling out the layers and bundling up in all the cozy sweaters you can find. But, now that you’ve pulled them out of storage, does it look like they need some TLC? Maybe...
Sep 27, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Little sucks more than being caught in the rain. So, why are we suggesting you hold off on getting a new raincoat? The answer may surprise you. It has to do with what makes the coat itself waterproof. Often for coats to be impervious to water the outer layer is...
Sep 25, 2018Because Health
If that sounds about right, we’ve got a tip for you – wash your new clothes before you wear them. No matter when you are shopping, the clothing was at least probably treated with something to make it look nice on the hanger. So while waiting to wear your...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Ready for it? It’s super easy. WASH THE CLOTHES! It can be tough to restrain yourself and not just wear that new thing right away, but trust us, washing first is worth it! And, it doesn’t take too long. If you are like me, part of the motivation for buying...
Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams
You’ve heard about how it’s better to choose organic food and to think twice when buying things like cleaning products so you don’t add more chemicals to your home or your body. But what about clothing? Turning fibers into completed garments involves...
