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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 -...
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;...
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...
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....
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
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...
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...
