PFAs (per- and polyflouroalkyl substances) are a group of chemicals used to make fabrics water, stain, or sweat resistant. They’re known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down easily and build up in the body over time as our skin absorbs them. Linked to increased cancer risk, these are frequently found in many kinds of clothing & athletic wear.

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles created when certain materials shed fibers during wear and washing. They can absorbed by our bodies, persisting inside for decades without breaking down, and are linked to reproductive and hormonal health concerns.

Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastics softer and flexible which can also often be found in clothing fabrics that we wear. They’re known endocrine disruptors, meaning that as our skin absorbs them, they can interfere with hormones that regulate growth, metabolism and reproductive health.