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Not only does the switch from conventional finishes to Activated Silk™ reduce the use of synthetic chemicals, dyes and plastics, which will, in turn, generate less waste, but garments look and feel better, are easier to care for and stay in your closet and out of landfill for longer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>So far, Activated Silk™ has developed 27 chemicals from molecules harvested from silk cocoons and configured them in 75 patented ways. With hundreds more applications on the horizon, so they say, Activated Silk™ has the potential to replace unhealthy chemicals in a range of products we use every day, from packaging to household appliances—all with minimal environmental impact and no risk to human health.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Evolved By Nature, we’re surrounded by petrochemicals. Conventional chemical companies have been creating chemicals from coal tar for 200 years, and there are now more than 80,000+ harmful chemicals derived from fossil fuels. Conventional chemical finishes give clothes certain desirable qualities. These substances are incorporated into virtually every item of clothing; however, they aren’t necessarily safe for people or the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Evolved By Nature lists the following two examples to demonstrate the issue: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A proprietary chemical is applied to Rayon clothing to help wick moisture away from the wearer’s body. It is listed by the manufacturers as potentially cancer-causing when inhaled and advises workers to avoid skin content. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Substances that don’t cause visible irritation can still have drastic effects, and many are hiding in plain sight. Brominated phenols are textile finishing chemicals that are being studied for their endocrine-disrupting activities. 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