The quality of our clothes is not just about their appearance, it plays a vital role in our well-being and mood.
Discover how thoughtful clothing choices, focused on comfort and sustainable materials, can transform your daily life!
Clothing and well-being: an invisible, yet very present link
The clothes we wear are seen as a kind of personal "business card", capable of shaping the opinions of others and influencing their behavior towards us.
Much research in social psychology has demonstrated the significant symbolic value of clothing and its effect on social interactions. But what about how our clothing influences our own well-being, thoughts, and mood?
Indeed, what we wear affects us too. Our thoughts and mental processes can change depending on the outfit we choose, but also on the quality of the materials and how we feel when wearing it.
Wearing quality, comfortable and tasteful clothing can significantly improve our mood and self-confidence. You have probably already experienced this yourself. Don’t you tend to perceive yourself in a more positive light when you feel good in your clothes? And the good news is that this is also reflected in our attitude and daily interactions!
Some studies on the subject
Take for example a 2014 study by Professor Karen Pine of the University of Hertfordshire, which showed that wearing a superhero T-shirt on some people increased their self-confidence, perceived physical strength and likeability compared to a regular T-shirt.
In the same study, it was observed that women performed better in mathematics when wearing a sweater rather than a swimsuit during the test.
In addition, a joint study by Northridge and New York Universities, titled “The Cognitive Consequences of Formal Clothing,” conducted in 2015 , found that men in formal attire, such as a shirt, tie, or bow tie, develop better abstract thinking skills. Conversely, casual clothing encourages more concrete thinking.
This research highlights how our thoughts, emotions and actions are influenced by our feelings and clothing choices. The same is true when we talk about the quality of materials!
The importance of the quality of materials on our daily comfort
At Talc, we are aware that the choice of raw materials can have a great influence on your daily well-being.
We believe that wearing comfortable, quality clothing is essential to feeling fulfilled every day!
For this reason, we have chosen to manufacture sustainable clothing, from natural materials such as organic cotton, Supima™ cotton and Tencel™ Lyocell. The softness of our fabrics offers you a unique sensory experience. Whether you wear our Talc clothing for daily activities or for moments of relaxation, comfort is guaranteed!
We use small companies in Portugal and we only manufacture about a hundred pieces per model/color to avoid overproduction. In this way, we also respect the health of the workers. Learn more about Portuguese textile know-how.
💡 Clothes made with natural materials avoid irritation and discomfort that are common with synthetic materials.
Sustainable fabrics are also known to be breathable and therefore do not allow bacteria to grow - ideal for avoiding sweat and bad odours!
Organic cotton, Supima™ cotton and Tencel™ Lyocell embody the essence of our commitment to quality and well-being. By prioritizing these materials, we ensure that each piece you wear is not only pleasant to the touch and the eye, but also contributes to your comfort and confidence throughout the day. This is the very principle of the notion of epicureanism in fashion .
Express your personal values through fashion
There is a lot of research that shows that living in alignment with our values is essential for our personal growth. Let’s dig deeper into this idea!
Wearing clothes that suit us, both physically and ethically, is like wearing our values on ourselves, literally. In fact, it is what makes us truly unique, and aligned with our deepest convictions. We can almost say that "we are what we wear".
Take the fast fashion industry , for example, which often favors poor quality materials, made up of toxic products (phthalates, formaldehyde, lead, etc.). How can we feel good in our clothes when we know that they are harmful to our health, the environment and the people who make them?
By investing in quality, comfortable and environmentally friendly clothing, you are also investing in your personal well-being. In short, our clothes have a much greater impact than we imagine. They influence our thoughts, our emotions, our actions. So, if clothes have the power to shape our mood, our self-esteem and even our cognitive abilities, let's choose carefully the pieces that make up our wardrobe!
Cherish your inner comfort with Talc clothing . Your one and only mission is to slip into these soft and durable materials. Allow yourself to live busy days, in comfort and style!