Aparna Sharma explores the effect on fabric vibrations on human health.
Did you know fabrics possess unique frequencies influencing our energy and health? I recently heard about a study which found that the fabrics which touch our skin can have an influence on our vibrations. Incidentally, when I started tai chi private classes with my husband recently, the teacher told us that we should wear natural fabrics which fully cover our body. In an age where most yoga practitioners and instructors are promoting plastic clothing, this caught my attention. The logic behind it is that spiritual practices like tai chi and yoga were designed to connect us with our higher self, and what touches our skin plays an important role in accessing the right energy.
In 2003, a Jewish doctor named Heidi Yellen did a study on the frequencies of fabric. She was curious about why the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures would claim you should wear certain fabrics above others, and prohibits wearing mixed fabrics, such as wool and linen, together. The study focused on how different material interact with the body through motion or external vibrations, and it discovered that the human body has a signature frequency of 100, the same as organic cotton. If a material’s frequency is lower than 100, it puts a strain on the body. A diseased, nearly- dead person has a frequency of about 15, and that is where polyester, rayon, and silk register. Non-organic cotton registers a signature frequency of about 70. If the fabric has a higher frequency, such as linen, it gives energy to the body. At a frequency of 5,000, both linen and wool are super-fabrics. However, when mixed together, the frequencies cancel each other out and fall to zero. A study found that even wearing a wool sweater on top of a linen outfit collapsed the electrical field. The reason fo this could be that the energy field of wool flows from left to right, while that of linen flows in the opposite direction.
List of fabrics by frequency, from high to low:
• Linen and Wool: 5,000 – very high! Ladies, you should be using more linen especially if you are closer to menopausal age. Check that products are GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified to ensure the linen was produced sustainably. Growing line is also great in combatting climate change, as one of flax’ most unique features is that it loves consuming CO₂. One hectare of flax consumes on average around 3.7 tonnes of CO₂. Meanwhile, wool has been viewed as an eco-friendly fabric for years because it is natural and 100 percent recyclable compared to microplastic clothing. While not a vegan product, you can source wool which is cruelty free, renewable and biodegradable. Big wool companies who claim to be cruelty free are not! Beware of ‘cruelty-washing,’ and check for transparency and traceability.
• Organic Cotton: 100; the minimum amount required by the human body. Check for BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) or other certificates to ensure that the fabric or dress you are buying is authentic. Cotton grown organically is also a climate hero!
• Polyester, Acrylic, Spandex, Lycra and Nylon: zero; it is best to avoid vibrating at such a frequency. All these fabrics are made from fossil fuels, which are one of the biggest contributors to climate change.
Although hemp was not measured in this particular study, it is one of the most climate-friendly crops and is 100 percent natural, renewable, and biodegradable. A lot of fabric experts have also noted that the quality of hemp is closest to linen. In conclusion, opt for linen, hemp and organic cotton more, and avoid plastic-based fast fashion clothing, in order to vibrate at the right frequency.
Aparna Sharma (Instagram: @stylishsuitcase) is a non-conformist who believes that fashion must become a force for good and style must meet sustainability. She breaks down the nuances of slow fashion and how we can stay stylish without being trendy.
