Learn what you are wearing
Straight, cited answers to the questions people actually ask about their clothes. Backed by peer-reviewed and regulatory sources, written in plain language.
Guide
Is polyester toxic?
The cited answer on dyes, breathability and microplastics.
GuideWhat is PFAS in clothing?
The forever chemicals in water-repellent gear, and how to avoid them.
GuideDo clothes shed microplastics?
How much each fabric sheds, and what cuts it.
GuideBest fabrics for sensitive skin
The gentlest fibres for eczema-prone skin, and what to avoid.
GuideFormaldehyde in clothing
The wrinkle-free finish that irritates skin, and how to reduce it.
GuideIs viscose toxic or sustainable?
Fine on skin, but real factory and forest concerns.
GuideWhat certifications mean
OEKO-TEX, GOTS, bluesign and GRS, decoded.
GuideHow to read laundry symbols
Every wash, dry, iron and bleach symbol, decoded.
GuideHow to read a jacket label
Shell, lining, fill and membrane, and which layer matters.
GuideHow to read a shoe label
Why shoes have no fibre percentages, and what the symbols mean.
GuideIdentify fabric without a label
The feel, burn, water and scan tests, step by step.
GuideNatural vs synthetic fabrics
The honest comparison: skin, durability, planet, performance.
GuideReduce microplastics from clothes
6 evidence-backed steps, with measured effect sizes.
See what your clothes are really made of
Scan any care label. ClothTrace reads the real fibre, decodes the wash symbols, and flags what it puts against your skin. Free to scan.
