Agriculture Secretary Rollins plan: “Thursday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced The Great American Cotton Plan, an effort to help revitalize the nation's cotton-producing industry to move Americans back toward wearing natural fibers as opposed to plastic materials and other pontially [potentially] toxic fibers.”
MAHA “Working in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the campaign highlights cotton’s superior breathability, biodegradability, and reduced microplastic shedding—addressing growing concerns about synthetic fibers releasing thousands of plastic particles annually into the environment and potentially into our bodies.”
The risks of synthetics
“”Natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen, and silk are said to offer superior benefits for human health and comfort. They are highly breathable, allowing air circulation and moisture wicking, which regulates body temperature and reduces skin irritation. Biodegradable and hypoallergenic, they also minimize allergic reactions and feel softer against the skin.
“In contrast, synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon, derived from petroleum, often contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, azo dyes, and PFAS. These can cause skin rashes, hormonal disruptions, and respiratory issues through prolonged contact or off-gassing.”
Natural vs. Man-Made Fibres-Physiological Viewpoint
Malgorzata Zimniewska, Ryszard Kozlowski & Michal Rawluk
Pages 69-81 | Published online: 20 Nov 2008
(part of it is nonsense, the John Veltheim “units” stuff.) Getting past that, the takeaway:
a) The Triboelectric Effect (static) - synthetic materials like polyester buildup heavy static charge when they rub against your body plastic grabs electrons skin loses them.
b) Moisture absorption well and cotton absorb moisture from the air, which allows them to naturally dissipate static. This is measurable, called moisture regain.
Research wanted, there’s journal articles on synthetic materials and interaction with skin cells, but would like to find a non-journal writeup from experts writing for MAHA, stuff other than Science Direct.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116667455698157827
Cotton over chemicals: How Trump’s USDA is Making America’s Fabric Great Again: https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/cotton-over-chemicals-how-trumps-usda-making-americas-fabric-great-again John Solomon link from POTUS, Just the News
Key points
Agriculture Secretary Rollins plan: “Thursday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced The Great American Cotton Plan, an effort to help revitalize the nation's cotton-producing industry to move Americans back toward wearing natural fibers as opposed to plastic materials and other pontially [potentially] toxic fibers.”
MAHA “Working in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the campaign highlights cotton’s superior breathability, biodegradability, and reduced microplastic shedding—addressing growing concerns about synthetic fibers releasing thousands of plastic particles annually into the environment and potentially into our bodies.”
The risks of synthetics “”Natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen, and silk are said to offer superior benefits for human health and comfort. They are highly breathable, allowing air circulation and moisture wicking, which regulates body temperature and reduces skin irritation. Biodegradable and hypoallergenic, they also minimize allergic reactions and feel softer against the skin.
“In contrast, synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon, derived from petroleum, often contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, azo dyes, and PFAS. These can cause skin rashes, hormonal disruptions, and respiratory issues through prolonged contact or off-gassing.”
Additional notable research
Natural vs. Man-Made Fibres-Physiological Viewpoint Malgorzata Zimniewska, Ryszard Kozlowski & Michal Rawluk Pages 69-81 | Published online: 20 Nov 2008
(part of it is nonsense, the John Veltheim “units” stuff.) Getting past that, the takeaway:
a) The Triboelectric Effect (static) - synthetic materials like polyester buildup heavy static charge when they rub against your body plastic grabs electrons skin loses them.
b) Moisture absorption well and cotton absorb moisture from the air, which allows them to naturally dissipate static. This is measurable, called moisture regain.