What every fabric actually does to your skin, your comfort, and the planet. Class-level facts, each traced to peer-reviewed or regulatory sources, not marketing. Scan a real care label with ClothTrace to see which of these you are wearing.
Breathable, biodegradable, kindest to skin.
Breathable, hypoallergenic, water-hungry.
Natural plant fibre (flax)Most breathable, lowest-input.
Natural plant fibreTough, fast-growing, low-impact.
Animal protein fibreWarm even when damp, the itch is a myth.
Animal protein fibreFeatherweight warmth.
Animal protein fibreSmooth, thermoregulating, delicate.
Animal materialDurable, mind the tanning.
Plant cellulose, chemically re-spun.
Petroleum-based, durable, shed microplastics.
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