Some people choose clothing based solely on its appearance without considering the unique energy of the garments and how they can actually impact one's emotions and whether the production of them doesn't jeopardize the environment. One key aspect of fashion alchemy is the art of consciously selecting clothing for the positive energy or other characteristics of the fabrics to produce a holistically positive wearing experience.
Civilizations in ancient India had the concept that each type of fabric or textiles possesses its own characteristic energy. In Sanskrit the word "Ayurvastra" translates to mean "healthy clothes" which implies that clothing has the power to influence one's health and well-being. The unique texture, physical and chemical properties, and source of the material all play a part in determining its overall qualities.
Each material possesses its own special attributes. Cotton is a natural fiber, believed to draw divinity from one's surroundings and ward off negative vibrations. Silk, another natural material, is rich in healing power, its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial nature gives skin a healthy glow and wards off infections. Bamboo, a popular organically grown material, is also antibacterial and good for repelling odors.
Polyester is a synthetic material derived from petroleum byproducts, although a newer variety can be made using recycled plastic, which is less harmful to the environment. Vintage stores often carry a wide selection of recycled polyester fashions as well. Wood pulp can be used to produce a wrinkle-free fabric called Lyocell which is both environmentally conscious and easy to care for.
Soy oil byproducts are now being used to make soft, silky garments such as underwear and brassieres, its long fibers being naturally suitable for this. Hemp is another crop that is most often grown organically, is possibly antibacterial, and is highly versatile in its uses, being used for both rugged and soft material manufacture.
The wool of the Kashmir goat is shorn and combed out to produce luxurious cashmere, which is usually used to make sweaters. If it is not processed with chemicals and blended with synthetic fibers, cashmere can be kept for a long time. Flax, another crop which can be grown organically, is used to make linen, another classic fabric that is lightweight and breathable, making it ideal for summer weather.
Alpaca wool which comes from the Alpaca sheep is another durable, natural wool that can last many years if properly cared for, and it is typically free of drugs and hormones since these hearty animals are raised without receiving any such injections. Ingeo is a relatively new fabric that is made from fermented plant sugars, mostly from corn, and its main benefit is that it requires fewer energy resources to process it than cotton does.
Fabrics can act as a source of comfort, energy, and even benefits to one's health. It's best to select clothes made from those materials which have undergone less processing because they don't damage the environment as much when they are being manufactured. Recycling garments in used clothing stores rather than throwing them out is another way people can do their part to look out for the environment.
Civilizations in ancient India had the concept that each type of fabric or textiles possesses its own characteristic energy. In Sanskrit the word "Ayurvastra" translates to mean "healthy clothes" which implies that clothing has the power to influence one's health and well-being. The unique texture, physical and chemical properties, and source of the material all play a part in determining its overall qualities.
Each material possesses its own special attributes. Cotton is a natural fiber, believed to draw divinity from one's surroundings and ward off negative vibrations. Silk, another natural material, is rich in healing power, its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial nature gives skin a healthy glow and wards off infections. Bamboo, a popular organically grown material, is also antibacterial and good for repelling odors.
Polyester is a synthetic material derived from petroleum byproducts, although a newer variety can be made using recycled plastic, which is less harmful to the environment. Vintage stores often carry a wide selection of recycled polyester fashions as well. Wood pulp can be used to produce a wrinkle-free fabric called Lyocell which is both environmentally conscious and easy to care for.
Soy oil byproducts are now being used to make soft, silky garments such as underwear and brassieres, its long fibers being naturally suitable for this. Hemp is another crop that is most often grown organically, is possibly antibacterial, and is highly versatile in its uses, being used for both rugged and soft material manufacture.
The wool of the Kashmir goat is shorn and combed out to produce luxurious cashmere, which is usually used to make sweaters. If it is not processed with chemicals and blended with synthetic fibers, cashmere can be kept for a long time. Flax, another crop which can be grown organically, is used to make linen, another classic fabric that is lightweight and breathable, making it ideal for summer weather.
Alpaca wool which comes from the Alpaca sheep is another durable, natural wool that can last many years if properly cared for, and it is typically free of drugs and hormones since these hearty animals are raised without receiving any such injections. Ingeo is a relatively new fabric that is made from fermented plant sugars, mostly from corn, and its main benefit is that it requires fewer energy resources to process it than cotton does.
Fabrics can act as a source of comfort, energy, and even benefits to one's health. It's best to select clothes made from those materials which have undergone less processing because they don't damage the environment as much when they are being manufactured. Recycling garments in used clothing stores rather than throwing them out is another way people can do their part to look out for the environment.
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