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 whether the industry solved performance while quietly creating a whole new set of problems. In this conversation, Chris separates the real science from the marketing sorcery: what’s actually leaching into your skin, why “plastic equals performance” was always a sales pitch, and the proof hiding in plain sight in airline uniforms. Best of all, he lays out the five-minute closet audit that lets you make smarter choices — without torching your wardrobe or panic-buying $400 underpants from a guy named River. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

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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 - and it makes no senses.

• They trap heat (plastic)

• They hold odor 

• They shed microplastics when you sweat or launder

• They're loaded with chemical treatments PFAS, PFC, BPA - just to keep you feeling “dry” or to resist odor.

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, the bio-based revolution is here, and it’s coming for your wardrobe. You don’t have to settle for toxic, petroleum-based fabrics that leach into your skin, shed microplastics, and mess with your body.

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 are not only biodegradable but also sourced from renewable resources. HyperNatural regenerative fibers, for instance, are setting a new standard in the industry by combining performance with sustainability.

This great textile shift involves rethinking the entire lifecycle of apparel—from production and use to disposal and recycling. It's about creating a circular economy where materials are reused and repurposed, minimizing waste and environmental impact.