https://toxicfashioncampaign.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/be-ethical-why-wash-your-jeans/#comment-41
Oh the things I find on the internet.
I’ve read about many of the chemicals in laundry detergents and fabric softeners and am concerned about their health implications, as many contain formaldehyde, artificial fragrances and other toxins that can cause illnesses from central nervous system disorders to dermatitis. It’s also widely accepted that between 50%, to 70% of life cycle carbon emissions of cleaning products occur during the use phase, for example when using a washing machine, and the major contributors to carbon emissions are often related to energy consumption.Then I saw an article about a student at the University of Alberta who wore the same pair of skin-tight jeans for 15 months without washing them (that’s over 200 wears) before having his jeans tested by his textile professor to see what bacteria could be discovered, I began to wonder do we really need to wash our clothes so often? The experiment ended up serving a rather interesting, purpose, as surprisingly, the jeans were remarkably clean.
Oh the things I find on the internet.