Why Your Clothes Feel Like Garbage Now

Seventy percent of all the clothes made today are spun from the leftover sludge of refining crude oil. That sludge has a name: polyester.

A few weeks ago, I bought a sweater. It was from a brand that prides itself on "timeless basics," which charges $150 for a cotton T-shirt and tries to convince you that it's worth it because it's "sustainable." The sweater was so soft that I let myself believe the lie momentarily.

But two washes later, it started pilling like a cheap motel blanket, the seams sagging like they'd given up on life. That sweater now sits in the corner of my closet, quietly mocking me.

The truth is, the quality of clothes has been tanking for years. It's not just my tragic sweater; it's everywhere. Jeans that wear out faster than a Tinder match. Blouses that unravel before you've finished your iced oat milk latte. Even "luxury" brands have started cutting corners, trading cashmere for a whisper-thin wool blend that costs them pennies and costs you a small mortgage.

Why? Let's unpack.

Seventy percent of all the clothes made today are spun from the leftover sludge of refining crude oil. That sludge has a name: polyester. If you're already tempted to skip this post, that's fine. Just leave with one fact: polyester is plastic, born from crude oil. But it wasn't always like this. Polyester is less than 100 years old, yet it has completely overtaken your wardrobe in the last century. Why? Because clothing brands joined the oil industry to replace the natural fabrics humans have worn for thousands of years with synthetic, artificial materials.

And it's not just bad for the planet—it's affecting your health, too. Today, we're going to talk about clothing and frequency.

What you wear can determine your well-being. The highest-frequency fabrics—those that support and enhance your body—are linen, wool, cashmere, hemp, organic cotton, and leather, with linen holding the highest frequency. Historically, hospitals used linen to wrap wounds because its frequency supported rapid healing. Restless leg syndrome? Lower-frequency materials like polyester, rayon, bamboo, nylon, viscose, acrylic, and fake silk can trigger that. These materials build up an electric static charge on your body, disrupting your energy and causing sleeping issues. Think about it: most sleepwear and bedding are made of these Dupont plastics, which do nothing to elevate your body's frequency like natural fabrics do.

Ever wondered why the Bible prohibits wearing wool and linen together?