Why We Don’t Use Polyester: The Health Risks Behind Synthetic Fabrics

At ESSENSE, we believe comfort should never come at the cost of your health. That’s why we don’t use polyester in any of our products. While it’s cheap and widely used, polyester can quietly impact your skin, body, and even long-term health. Here’s what you need to know quick and clear.

1. Causes Skin Irritation

Polyester traps heat and sweat, making it a hotspot for itchiness, rashes, and skin allergies. If you have sensitive skin or eczema, synthetic fabrics can make it worse.

2. Disrupts Your Skin’s Natural Balance

This fabric holds on to odor-causing bacteria and doesn’t let your skin breathe. That’s why people often notice bad smells or breakouts after wearing polyester, especially in intimatewear.

3. Releases Hormone-Disrupting Microplastics

Polyester sheds microfibers that can carry toxic chemicals like phthalates. These are known endocrine disruptors, they can interfere with your hormone levels, especially with regular contact.

4. May Harm Fertility

Wearing polyester close to your skin especially in underwear can lead to increased body heat and exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals. Studies have linked this to lower sperm count in men and fertility issues in women due to chemical absorption and heat stress in reproductive areas.

5. Traps Heat and Moisture

Polyester doesn’t let your body breathe. It holds on to sweat and increases body temperature, which can cause fungal infections, discomfort, and dehydration in hot or humid conditions.

6. Treated with Toxic Chemicals

Many polyester garments are treated with formaldehyde and flame retardants, chemicals that can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and may even be linked to cancer.

Who Should Be Extra Careful?

Polyester is especially risky for:

Babies and children

Pregnant or breastfeeding women

People with allergies or skin issues

Anyone wearing intimatewear for long hours

What We Use Instead

At ESSENSE, we use modal, organic cotton, and sustainable fabrics - natural, breathable, and certified safe for your skin. No toxins, no microplastics, just clean comfort, the way your body deserves.

Make the Healthier Switch

Say goodbye to discomfort and hidden health risks.
Sense the comfort. Sense the purity. Sense the difference.

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