So many of us work hard to live a nontoxic lifestyle.

And usually, one of the first things we do when making healthier swaps is get rid of all the plastic in our home. 

But we hardly think about the plastics on our skin. 

Unfortunately, over 60% of clothing today is made with plastic fibers like polyester, nylon, and spandex. It’s called plastic fashion (source). 

These aren’t just bad for the environment, they’re actually bad for our bodies, too! 

Researchers measured the impact these different fabrics had to a human body by measuring their frequencies. 

A healthy human body has a frequency of about 100 (source).

Anything lower than 100 can put a strain on the body. But anything above 100 can have healing effects.

Plastic fashion, and fabrics like polyester, have a frequency of about 15 (the same as a person with a deadly disease).

Linen and wool have a frequency of about 5,000!

What’s interesting, is that the Bible told us about some of these healing fabrics thousands of years ago. 

In Leviticus, Moses receives specific instructions for healing a leper (meaning any incurable disease), and was given three distinct fabrics for their clothing: wool, linen, or leather.

Leviticus 13:47-48

In this blog, I’m going to talk about those 3 types of fabric: wool, linen, and leather. 

wool

Wool primarily comes from sheep, and is made up of the protein keratin, which is the same protein found in human hair.

The structure of those fibers can absorb moisture, insulate against heat and cold, and resist flame.

And because of the animal protein in wool, it can inhibit inflammatory processes and accelerate wound healing. The lanolin (or animal wax) in the sheep’s fleece also has antibacterial properties.

In ancient times, people used wool compresses to treat toothaches, broken bones, inflammation, and rheumatic pains.

Wool still has these healing properties today.  

A study done in 2009 found people with fibromyalgia reported improvement when wearing wool long underwear (source). 

linen

Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant. 

And it also has healing properties, similar to wool. 

Linen can fight against different types of bacteria and fungi. 

In the past, the fabric was used in hospitals for bandages and sheets, because it was widely known to aid in healing and protect against infections.

The texture of linen is smooth and has a calming and soothing effect on your skin, which can actually help relax the nervous system (source). 

leather

I realize even suggesting to wear leather is controversial, with many people concerned about animal cruelty. 

I’m not telling you what you should or shouldn’t wear. But I do want to share the benefits of wearing this type of fabric. 

We function best when our skin is in direct contact with the soil, water, air, and sun. 

Leather itself isn’t conductive, but the energy from the earth can pass through it, which means if you wear leather shoes, you’re able to connect with the soil for “grounding”. 

This can help your body collect free electrons, or energy (source). 

If you’re wanting to try the benefits of any of these fabrics, here are a few tips for making it more affordable:

1. Go to thrift stores: Make sure to read the tags and find ones that say 100% wool, linen, or leather. 

2. Check buy-sell-trade groups on social media: You can usually find quality items for a fraction of a cost

3. Invest in staple pieces: Y’all know about my love for neutrals. I choose to invest in colors that can be more versatile

Have you made the switch to more natural fabrics yet, whether it’s in your clothing or your bedding? What’s been your experience?