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Today’s buzz is all about how the fabrics you wear can have an effect on your overall well-being. I surfed through tons of articles on the web to gather a variety of knowledge and information for you guys. I know what some of you may be thinking right now… What in the world?? WHY does she want to know this & how did this crazy lady land on the topic of fabrics and how do they pertain to MY health?
Well, let me introduce my small business!
I am the owner of Zulu Zen, a predominantly fabric-based business where I turn threads into wearable art. As I was building this business, I neglected to acknowledge the fact that skin is the only organ of the body that comes directly in contact with the garment one is wearing. When I first started working with yarn art, I utilized what I could find at thrift stores, Walmart, and anywhere else I could get my hands on some threads. Many of the products that are in my shop are woven with 100% organic cotton and a mix of acrylic in some projects. As my business developed I began to experiment with many different kinds of yarn. I noticed a difference in both how the yarn worked for the vision I was looking to create and also the price fluctuation!
This leads me to do some research on the fabrics, and any fun facts I may be able to find. Within my findings, I stumbled across a few articles that mentioned the following :
“In 2003, a study was done by a Jewish doctor, Heidi Yellen, on the frequencies of fabric. According to this study, the human body has a signature frequency of 100, and organic cotton is the same – 100. The study showed that if the number is lower than 100, it puts a strain on the body. A diseased, nearly dead person has a frequency of about 15, and that is where polyester, rayon, and silk register. Nonorganic cotton registers a signature frequency of about 70. However, if the fabric has a higher frequency, it gives energy to the body. This is where linen comes in as a super-fabric. Its frequency is 5,000. Wool is also 5,000, but when mixed together with linen, the frequencies cancel each other out and fall to zero. Even wearing a wool sweater on top of a linen outfit in a study collapsed the electrical field. The reason for this could be that the energy field of wool flows from left to right, while that of linen flows in the opposite direction, from right to left. “
You can find the post I referenced here
I continued digging and this is what I found on the different fabrics
Linen
I learned that synthetic fibers interrupt the body’s electrical system or ‘Wei chi’ in Chinese Medicine, which alters comfort, cellular respiration, and temperature regulation. So, if that’s what synthetic fibers lack helping the body, what fabrics do help the body, and why. Linen is commonly referred to as, “The healing fabric,” or the “preferred fabric” for a healthy lifestyle. There is a scientific study that proves linen clothing assists in all types of healing. Linen naturally fights against different types of bacteria and fungi, and Flax (what linen is made from) is found to be a very effective barrier to some diseases. This is why linen is said to be beneficial in curing skin diseases like common rashes and eczema. Using linen bedspreads reduces bedsores in patients who are bedridden. Linen bandages are used in treating injuries because of their anti-bacterial qualities. This is why hospitals utilize sheets made of linen fabric because it was once widely known to be the best for healing and protection against infections.
A fun fact: Linen has been used in ancient times by Egyptians, to wrap mummies and preservation.
Worst fabrics for your skin
The following man-made fabrics like silk, acrylic, polyester, rayon, acetate, and nylon are treated with thousands of harmful toxic chemicals during production. Toxic chemicals aside, synthetic fabrics simply don’t breathe, and anyone who’s worn polyester on a hot summer day is probably well aware of that and the fact that this fabric also traps odors! A gross fact I read stated that “skin germs found in sweat feast on chemicals, which synthetic fibers can’t absorb, therefore creating an environment for smelly bacteria to grow.” All signs point to polyester being the number one worst fabric for the skin.
Let’s talk about silk
As mentioned before, silk has a fabric frequency of about 15. This frequency is equivalent to that of a diseased, dying, or dead body. Yikes… In a few articles, I saw that silk is classified as one of the “natural” fibers Silk is not vegan or plant-based, it’s made from a silkworm, which is considered un-pure. How silk is made: (Silk fibers are produced by silkworms when they spin themselves into a cocoon on their journey to becoming a silkmoth. These ultra-soft fibers are harvested from the cocoon in their raw state by being boiled in hot water (still containing the silkworms) and stirred until the cocoons unravel.) Surprisingly, I have seen articles that talk about the “benefits of silk” I plan to do more research on this topic and why/how the matrix is trying to spin silk for public consumption. I believe the frequency says it all Regardless of how scientists are “engineering silk for human health” I don’t know about you, but we don’t need any more human-engineered items when we can get all we need from the earth. But that’s my perspective.
New healing fabric textiles on the rise
While working on my fabric sheet and expanding my mind on this fabric topic, I came across this blog post. And I took a portion of the article that I wanted to share with you guys! “Herbal textiles are also of high healing value. These fabrics are free of chemicals and dyes and are made from herbal extracts. What sets them apart from vegetable dyes is that they come with medicinal values of the herbs. A coat of direct and actual herbal extracts on the fabric keeps the remedial value intact. Herbal textiles have been helpful in curing diseases like hypertension, asthma, diabetes and even cardiac ailments. Indigo for instance is used to cure skin allergies, Cuscus grass for asthma, turmeric fights skin problems and enhances it, and sandalwood extracts keep one relaxed and calm because of its refreshingly mild fragrance. Herbal textiles are also used to make garments and bed covers. Amalgamating the concept of using essential oils for therapies with textiles has resulted in creating interesting blends of fabrics. Clothes made out these materials invigorate your senses and keep you relaxed. The fragrance is not lost even after several washes. These fabrics are used to cure common cold and relieve stress. Hospitals, hotels and spas are prospective buyers of a product like this.”
Now what
With my newfound knowledge and understanding that fabrics can affect you and your overall health, I am beginning to incorporate more super fabrics into my shop.
Since the two main super fabrics are wool and linen, I have been learning to work with these fabrics more often.
I’m also going to look into more textile fabric, as this is new information to me!
So far I have only been making wool items.
I hope to play with some linen products in the near future!
Until then, I recently have been filling my personal wardrobe with tons of new linen items and with plans of investing in linen bedding.
I am thrilled to see where this new fabric journey leads me in my own healing, and I hope you learned something too!
Please reach out regarding any questions or anything you may want me to elaborate on!
Below is a Free PDF download Fabric Frequency Chart Cheat Sheet and Care Sheet!
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Link to fabric frequency chart:
The article delves into the intriguing concept of how different fabrics can influence our personal energy frequencies. It highlights that natural materials like linen and wool resonate at higher frequencies, potentially promoting well-being, while synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon have lower frequencies, which might not be as beneficial. This perspective offers a unique lens through which to consider our clothing choices.
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