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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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 largest organ, can absorb more than 60% of chemicals it touches. Synthetic clothes often contain "forever chemicals" (PFAS) for stain or water resistance, which may interfere with immune function 

Inhalation: Synthetic fibers also break loose in the home, contributing to indoor dust that is inhaled. This has been linked to chronic inflammation and potential respiratory issues 

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 Father’s Day, give him Wearable Wellness.
Not plastic. Not chemicals. Just clean, natural comfort that actually performs.

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.

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; we’re pioneering fabrics that have the potential to enhance health, vitality, and longevity. Let’s explore why clean materials should be part of every longevity protocol and how HyperNatural is redefining what it means to wear wellness.