• 100% cotton = no stretch, absorbs moisture (gets soggy)
  
• 95/5 cotton/spandex = okay for loungewear, not great for dance
  

Polyester blends = common but not non-toxic, traps sweat

• Modal / Organic Cotton / Spandex = also soft and stretchy
  
• Bamboo Viscose / Organic Cotton / Spandex = similar feel, but check for chemical processing

“I'm creating dance briefs for preteens and teens. I need a fabric that’s soft, breathable, slightly compressive, and doesn’t shift with movement. Prefer a blend like TENCEL/organic cotton/spandex or similar. Must be non-toxic, ideally GOTS or OEKO-TEX certified.”

Want help emailing KenDor or any U.S. supplier to ask for swatches or samples of that specific blend? I can write that message and prep a fit checklist for your sample maker too.

You said:

Okay is that product non-toxic and tested for everything bad?

ChatGPT said:

Yes — TENCEL™ Lyocell / Organic Cotton / Spandex blends like the one from KenDor Textiles (T7148) are among the cleanest and safest fabric options available, if certified properly.

Let’s break it down so you’re 100% clear on what’s in — and what’s not:

1. TENCEL™ Lyocell

• Produced by Lenzing using a closed-loop process
  
• No toxic solvents or heavy chemicals used
  
• Certified biodegradable and compostable
  
• Naturally breathable and hypoallergenic
  
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified when sourced properly
  

2. Organic Cotton

• Grown without pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs
  
• Often GOTS-certified = no toxic dyes, bleaches, or finishes
  
• Gentle on sensitive skin
  

3. Spandex (6%)

• It’s a synthetic component, yes — but at this small %, it's mainly for stretch and recovery
  
• You want this in briefs or dancewear to avoid sagging and shifting
  

If the fabric is OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified, even the spandex component has passed rigorous toxicity and residue tests

✅ PFAS-free

✅ Formaldehyde-free

✅ Heavy metals

✅ Azo dyes

✅ Pesticides

✅ Allergenic and carcinogenic dyes

✅ Flame retardants

✅ Endocrine disruptors