25-10 - Flipbook - Page 36
Hephzibah
Ministries
Your Clothes Matter: The Real Impact of Polyester on Hormone Health
Polyester makes up 54% of all fibers produced globally. It's the
most common material in our closets. The surprising link between
polyester and fertility has caught researchers' attention through
multiple studies.
Research reveals troubling discoveries about polyester's effects
on our hormones. People who wear polyester underwear face
serious reproductive health problems. Men experience lower
sperm counts while women deal with disrupted hormone levels.
The numbers tell a stark story. Men who wore polyester underwear for just 20 weeks saw their sperm count drop to zero. Women wearing polyester clothes struggled with hormone imbalances
that affected their chances of getting pregnant.
The Science Behind Polyester and Hormone Disruption
Your hormonal health and polyester interact through two ways:
they interfere with electrical signals and disrupt chemical processes in your body.
Polyester does much more than just sit against your skin. Scientists
have found that polyester acts as a dielectric material. It conducts very little electricity but polarizes easily, which makes it
prone to static electricity. Your polyester clothes create strong
electrostatic charges when they rub against your skin through triboelectric charging. Simple activities like walking can generate
