As someone who's danced the fine line between fashion and function, I never considered my closet a chemical hazard until my eyes were opened to the world of toxin-laden textiles. Imagine the surprise and dismay I felt upon learning that even my "organic" clothing choices might not be as safe as I thought. This revelation compelled me to invite Michel, the founder of Aizome, and his team, Karen and Megan,  to share their journey toward revolutionizing the textile industry with toxin-free, sustainable practices. This episode paints a stark picture of the textile industry's impact on both our health and the environment. You'll hear heart-wrenching stories that connect the dots from pesticide-heavy cotton fields to synthetic fibers shedding microplastics into our oceans. But it's not all gloomy forecasts; there really is a paradigm shift going on right now. We're having conversations that weren't in the zeitgeist even a year ago.  Aizome's mission is personal for me. I'm getting vulnerable about a skin condition that I struggled with until I replaced my sheets with Aizome's. So join us as we unravel the myths of the textile industry and work towards more intentional consumer behavior in this space! In this episode, we're chatting about: Studies that have shown the effects of synthetic dyes in our clothing and bedding The difference between organic and regenerative fabrics Personal stories about how the switch to non-toxic fabric has effected us What's next for Aizome? If you enjoyed this weeks' episode, please: Leave a a positive review or rating wherever you listen Shop toxin free products on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide Download your free Tossing the Toxins Guide Post a screenshot and what you loved and and tag me on instagram @wendy_toxinfreeish Want to ask me a question to get answered on the podcast? Leave me a voice message here.