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Health

Does Polyester Cause Cancer?

What the evidence says about polyester, antimony, PFAS, BPA and microplastics, which garments matter most, and what to wear instead. Sources included.

13 min read

Golf

Cotton vs Polyester Golf Shirts

Every guide picks cotton or polyester. The sourced comparison points to a third path: natural fiber engineered to be better for you and the planet.

15 min read

Materials

Why does Polyester Smell Bad?

Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell survives the wash.

11 min read

Health

What polyester and its finishes do on skin, what the evidence actually shows, and what to wear instead.

All health articles

Why does Polyester Smell Bad?

Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell...

11 min read

Does Polyester Cause Cancer?

What the evidence says about polyester, antimony, PFAS, BPA and microplastics, which garments matter most, and what to wear instead. Sources included.

13 min read

Materials

Supima® cotton, Hyper-Cool Jade®, Hyper-Chitin and the science of building performance into a natural fiber.

All materials articles

Cotton vs Polyester Golf Shirts

Every guide picks cotton or polyester. The sourced comparison points to a third path: natural fiber engineered to be better for you...

15 min read

Why does Polyester Smell Bad?

Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell...

11 min read

Golf

Cooler, less smelly rounds without a plastic shirt: fabric comparisons, buying guides and the golf collection.

All golf articles

Cotton vs Polyester Golf Shirts

Every guide picks cotton or polyester. The sourced comparison points to a third path: natural fiber engineered to be better for you...

15 min read

Wardrobe detox

How to retire synthetics from your closet one shirt at a time, and why it is part of low-tox living.

All wardrobe detox articles

Travel

Shirts that resist odor for days, pack light and look right off the plane.

All travel articles

Style and fit

Classic versus slim, how a polo should fit, and where the polo came from.

All style and fit articles

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  1. Golf, Materials

    Cotton vs Polyester Golf Shirts

    Every guide picks cotton or polyester. The sourced comparison points to a third path: natural fiber engineered to be better for you and the planet.

    15 min read

  2. Health, Materials

    Why does Polyester Smell Bad?

    Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell survives the wash.

    11 min read

  3. Health

    Does Polyester Cause Cancer?

    What the evidence says about polyester, antimony, PFAS, BPA and microplastics, which garments matter most, and what to wear instead. Sources included.

    13 min read

  4. Materials, Travel

    Premium Men’s Shirt That Does It All: Cooling, Comfort, Odor Control & All-Day Versatility | HyperNatural

    Still Wearing a Shirt That Only Does One Thing? Most men have a closet full of shirts for different parts of their lives.  A polo for work. A performance shirt for golf. A synthetic...

    6 min read

  5. Health, Wardrobe Detox

    Truth Is Skin Deep: Why Low-Tox Living Should Include Your Clothes

    Dr. Taylor Bullock, Dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. We think about low dose toxicity in everything except what we put on our skin. Our largest and most porous organ. So why are we not...

    7 min read

  6. Health, Materials

    HEAT WARNING: Stop Wearing PLASTIC Clothing in HIGH-HEAT & HUMIDITY

    So can active performance come from nature instead of plastic? Instead of petroleum-based performance fabrics, HyperNatural is built with bio-based materials including cooling jade minerals, naturally derived fibers, and chitosan from crab shells to create...

    2 min read

  7. Brand, Wardrobe Detox

    NEW! Wearable Wellness Tee | Plastic-Free Low-Tox T-Shirt for Men & Women | 90's Loose Fit

    HyperNatural uses jade stone minerals to help create a naturally cool-touch feel against the skin. The tee is also made with chitin, a bio-derived material found in crab shells, which helps the fabric naturally...

    2 min read

  8. Brand, Health

    New Podcast Drop: Jordan Harbinger Show with Chris Kolbe

    Chris Kolbe has spent roughly 30 years inside the apparel industry, which means he’s not some wellness influencer yelling at polyester from a cold plunge — he helped build this world. Now the HyperNatural co-founder is asking...

    1 min read

  9. Gifts, Wardrobe Detox

    Detox Dad's Closet for Fathers Day - No Polyester, No Plastic, No Toxic Chemicals

    This Father’s Day, maybe the best gift isn’t another polo or pair of golf shorts. Maybe it’s helping him ditch plastic performance clothing and upgrade to something that actually feels better on his body....

    2 min read

  10. Health, Wardrobe Detox

    Break Up With Your Gym Tee - Polyester is Plastic

    Time to realize the truth - polyester, nylon is really plastic. And the industry knows this, but they don’t really want you asking deeper questions.  Clothing supply chains are global, complicated and lightly regulated. ...

    2 min read

  11. Health, Wardrobe Detox

    The Plastic Detox is Illuminates the Hidden Dangers in Our Wardrobes.

    The Problem with Synthetic Fibers. Synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex are essentially forms of plastic derived from petroleum The film highlights several risks:  Direct Skin Absorption: The documentary notes that skin, our...

    3 min read

  12. Wardrobe Detox

    The Detox Your Wardrobe Imperative: Why Natural Is the Future of Apparel

    Why natural is the future of apparel: the health and comfort case for retiring polyester and building a wardrobe around clean bio-performance fabrics.

    1 min read

  13. Gifts

    Better Father’s Day Gifts - Help Him Ditch the Plastic

    Give the Gift of Feeling Better in His Own Skin. He doesn’t need another synthetic golf polo.He needs something that respects his body—something that works as hard (and as smart) as he does. This...

    2 min read

  14. Golf, Health

    When Did Sweaty Plastic Become Technical Performance?

    Most golf and tennis polos—even the "premium" ones—are made from petroleum-based polyester or nylon. They’re marketed as performance fabrics, but here's the truth:  You are paying a premium for plastic coated in chemicals -...

    2 min read

  15. Wardrobe Detox

    Detox your Wardrobe with HyperNatural. This is Wellness You Can Wear

    Time for a Change: Clean, Bio-Based Performance You've seen it all with clean beauty, right? The shift from chemicals to things that are better for us—better for our skin, our health, our planet. Well,...

    3 min read

  16. Health

    HyperNatural is Beyond Performance - Redefining What It Means to Wear Wellness for Longevity

    We Are Living in the Age of Chronic Disease.  HyperNatural’s certified clean, bio-based materials are paving the way for a healthier future. By leveraging nature’s intelligence, we’re not just creating apparel that avoids harm;...

    3 min read

  17. Health, Wardrobe Detox

    You Wouldn’t Eat Plastic, So Why Wear It?

    The worst possible thing you can do is sweat in these materials when they are close to the body like; Yoga, activewear, bras, underwear, bed sheets, sleepwear etc. Toxic chemicals and BPA’s are activated with heat...

    2 min read

  18. Brand, Materials

    HyperNatural is Part of "The Great Textile Shift" to Bio-Materials

    The Great Textile Shift The transition to sustainable textiles is gaining momentum, driven by consumer demand for clean eco-friendly products and the urgent need to address climate change. Brands are increasingly adopting materials that...

    3 min read

  19. Style & Fit

    The Polo Shirt: An Timeless American Classic Made Better by Nature

    The genuinely timeless combination of a well loved HyperNatural polo shirt and khakis is about the most classic look you can opt for and usually works just fine for most situations in which you...

    2 min read

  20. Gifts, Golf

    Tee Up Father's Day: Eco-Healthy Golf Shirts for the Country Club Dad Who Likes Performance / Tech Apparel

    Going Natural: The Shift Away from Synthetics Step onto the fairway with confidence knowing that your shirt isn’t contributing to environmental pollution. Unlike traditional options laden with synthetic materials like polyester, our selection boasts...

    2 min read

  21. Materials

    Eco Innovation: The Rise of Natural Cooling Fabrications in a Warming World

    HyperNatural's proprietary cooling fabrics use Jade stone to regulate skin temp, as it has been revered for centuries for having amazing cooling properties. Through their own unique blend of raw materials using waste, HyperNatural...

    2 min read

  22. Health

    Polyester = Plastic = Cancer < > Clean Naturally Derived Textiles = Wellness

    It takes 16,000 chemicals to give plastics its extraordinary material qualities, many of which are known to have an adverse impact on health, our reliance on this material is endangering our planet and health....

    3 min read

  23. Golf, Materials

    Clean Future In Golf Shirt Performance: Embracing Natural Bio-based Fabrications for Health, Performance and Better Comfort.

    Detox your golf shirts.  The future of fabrics is not synthetic like plastic polyester; instead, a new era of naturally derived bio-fabrications is emerging, promising chemical-free, non-toxic alternatives that prioritize both the well-being of...

    3 min read

  24. Health

    Working Out in Synthetic Mateirals Like Polyester Is Bad for Your Health - Oeko Tex® Standard 100 Certified Fabrics Are Safe

    “Human sweat is a complex mixture that contains oily components known as sebum, which facilitated the leaching of toxic chemicals from microplastics, rendering them available for absorption through the skin,” said Dr. Mohamed Abdallah

    4 min read

  25. Health, Materials

    The Polyester Problem: A Sustainable Revolution is Needed in Active Clothing

    The Dark Side of Synthetic Polyester Synthetic polyester, despite its popularity, is essentially PLASTIC. Derived from petrochemicals, its production contributes significantly to environmental degradation and pollution. The extraction and processing of petroleum to create...

    3 min read

  26. Travel

    HyperNatural: Your Go-to Travel Shirt. First Class Comfort and Performance

    Versatility for Every Setting One of HyperNatural's defining features is its adaptability to various settings. From the refined atmosphere of a private island to the energetic ambiance of a bustling city, this shirt seamlessly...

    3 min read

  27. Health, Materials

    Wellness Apparel: The Health Benefits of Jade Stone and Chitin in Clothing

    As we navigate a world increasingly shaped by synthetic materials and mass production, the allure of natural alternatives becomes more pronounced. HyperNatural’s clothing infused with jade stone and chitin not only taps into ancient...

    5 min read

  28. Gifts

    Exceptional Christmas Gifts for the Extraordinary Man

    Travel in Style: For the man who's always on the move, a luxury shirt is a travel essential. Lightweight, versatile, and effortlessly stylish, these shirts transition seamlessly from the golf course to business meetings...

    2 min read

  29. Gifts, Golf

    HyperNatural Elevates His Style: Exceptional Gifts for the Golf Enthusiast

    Gifts for the golf enthusiast: polyester-free polos in Hyper-Cool Jade® and Supima® cotton that look sharp at the club and play cool on the course.

    2 min read

  30. Gifts

    Great Mens Gifts: Give Naturally: HyperNatural luxurious comfort, performance, and sustainability all in one - with No polyester, plastics, or harmful chemicals.

    The best men's gifts.  Holiday Gifting can be luxurious, inspirational and responsible when you find these special gifts of nature with HyperNatural.

    1 min read

  31. Materials

    Guys Want to Stay Cool and Comfortable All Day? HyperNatural Polo's to the Rescue

    The Challenge of Staying Cool For those of us with a propensity to run hot, traditional clothing materials can exacerbate the problem. Polyester, in particular, is notorious for trapping heat and causing discomfort. It...

    3 min read

  32. Materials

    Rebirth of Natural Fiber Clothing

    Natural fiber clothing is back. Why cotton, viscose and bio-based blends are replacing polyester in performance wear, and what has changed.

    3 min read

  33. Style & Fit

    Perfect Fitting Polo Shirts for Any Size

    There is nothing like finding the perfect fitting polo shirt to make you feel confident and comfortable. Here are some steps to helping you find the right fit no matter you size or preference.

    3 min read

  34. Golf

    Sustainable Golf Polo Shirts Guide - No Polyester, Chemicals or Plastic

    Buying sustainable polo shirts involves considering several factors related to the material, manufacturing process, and ethical practices of the brand.  The reality is the majority of polo shirts these days are polyester, which is...

    3 min read

  35. Materials

    Hyper Cool Jade® Natural Comfort & Performance without the Polyester and Chemicals

    HyperNatural. The First-Ever Shirt Made from Jade Stone & Crab Shells Luxurious comfort, functionality, and sustainability all in one. Performance without gross polyester, plastics, or harmful chemicals.  

    1 min read

  36. Brand

    We have taken a conscious approach to blending luxury with performance.

    HyperNatural is luxurious comfort, functionality, and sustainability all in one. Performance without gross polyester, plastics, or harmful chemicals. Cools Naturally.  Resists Odor.  Super Soft.

    1 min read

  37. Materials

    HyperNatural made with American Grown Supima Cotton.

    HyperNatural blended the worlds finest cotton Supima® with Jade Stone and Crabshells. Super Soft & Smooth.  Durable & Strong Fiber. Holds Color Well. Easy Care /Wash / Dry.  Traceable Down to Family Farm.

    2 min read

  38. Golf

    HyperNatural. Polyester free Golf shirts. No plastics, no chemicals or harmful dyes.

    95% of golf apparel is made from plastic polyester.  Why?  It's cheap and easy to make and people don't know what the are wearing comes from fossil fuels. Hyper-Cool Jade® is our own natural...

    1 min read

  39. Materials

    HyperNatural has microscopic Jade-infused materials for natural cooling benefits.

    HyperNatural has microscopic Jade stone inside the yarns for natural cooling properties, which can help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin. Jade-infused products may be particularly beneficial for those with sensitive or reactive...

    2 min read

  40. Materials, Style & Fit

    Natural Performance Luxuy Polo: One of a Kind Blend of Comfort, Functionality and Sustainablity

    What makes a performance polo luxurious: Supima® cotton hand-feel, Hyper-Cool Jade® cooling and natural odor control, with no polyester in the blend.

    2 min read