Here we show you exciting tips on the topic of saving plastic. We'll also tell you what all of this has to do with our fashion. Be there and join us on our common mission!
Washing synthetic clothing creates microplastics. But did you know that plastic can already be in your laundry detergent?
Many detergents contain plastic in solid, liquid, gel-like or dissolved form.
(Source: Öko-Test 2019)
Our tip:
Our laundry nets are also made from organic cotton. Sensitive and valuable items such as bras, blouses or shirts can be safely washed and stored in these.
By the way: The practical set is also ideal when shopping for vegetables, in order to avoid unnecessary plastic bags.
BPA stands for Bisphenol A and is an industrial chemical. It is found in particular in products made of polycarbonate, in epoxy resins and, until the end of 2019, in thermal paper and food packaging. BPA has been identified by European chemicals legislation as a substance of very high concern and can have negative effects on the human endocrine system. We therefore make sure that products such as lunch boxes, drinking bottles and pacifiers are BPA-free.
Sources: Federal Environment Agency 2021, BfR (2023)
What does BPA have to do with fashion?
Synthetic clothing, such as athletic wear, may contain BPA. It can be absorbed through the skin. This is particularly problematic when we wear our clothes directly on the skin for several hours. Therefore, our clear recommendation is clothing made from natural and ecological materials. These do not harm your skin or the environment.
Source: Sourcing Journal (2023)
Fashion made from sea plastic and old PET bottles is becoming increasingly popular. But on the one hand the clothes are rarely made from 100% recycled material. On the other hand, an existing cycle, such as that of PET bottles, is broken up in order to produce polyester for the fashion industry from the bottles. The bottles then have to be reproduced, resulting in new plastic. In addition, clothing made from recycled plastic releases microplastics with every wash.
For us this is not a solution!
That's why we rely on recycling our own sustainable natural fibers. In our
BetterRecycling collection, we give our own offcuts and yarn scraps a second life. And create new favorite pieces from them. You can
send worn hessnatur clothing back to us and we will use it in our new collections. We have developed our own second-hand platform for well-preserved hessnatur
styles. Under
https://www.hessnatur.com/de/secondhand you will find all the important information.
Microplastics are formed in different ways. It is found in cosmetics, for example, or is caused by tyre abrasion. Did you know that up to 35% of the microplastics in our oceans worldwide come from synthetic clothing? (Source: European Environment Agency 2022) Washing clothes, including those made of polyester or nylon, releases them and is flushed into the sea via the sewage system and rivers.
What are we doing about it?
For us, plastic-free is not a new trend, but an integral part of our philosophy. That's why
we use sustainable natural fibers such as organic cotton, linen or
hemp in our fair fashion. We are also constantly working on new innovations, such as our Nature Shell - a
functional material for outdoor clothing without plastic. Our circular denims made of COREVA™
do not contain any elastane. Natural rubber instead ensures the perfect fit.