What Does “Eco-Friendly” Really Mean?
Now more than ever consumers seem to be focused on sustainability and making choices that not only benefit themselves but also the planet. The term “eco-friendly” has crept into so many different categories: household cleaning, automotive, appliances, energy, the list goes on. But what does the term really mean, what does it mean in laundry and what does it mean to a brand like HEX? Eco-friendly products, practices and services are meant to have a lower impact on the environment than traditional products, practices and services. Eco-friendly has many different applications in the laundry category. It should be considered when...
Boost Your Cleaning Routine: Overlooked Household Items That Deserve More Attention!
Not that any of us want to ADD to our to-do list (it’s too nice to be inside cleaning!), but we thought it would be helpful to provide a list of household items you may not be cleaning often or correctly. After all, most people don’t realize they should be cleaning cotton fabric differently than synthetic fabrics. We thought it would be helpful to list what else you should think about cleaning differently…we may be laundry experts, but we’re definitely not general cleaning experts. We can provide the list, it's up to you how to tackle it! Wishing you patience,...
Top Summer Sports: Where to find them and their benefits!
Are you loving summer as much as we are at HEX?! We cannot get enough of the outdoors. We are over those air quality alerts and wildfires from Canada, though! Americans are typically 3x more active in the summer than they are in the winter, all thanks to nicer weather. You may find yourself walking, swimming or biking. But what about some competitive outdoor activities! What are they and what are their benefits? We break down some of the top summer sports, what they are, where you can find them near you and what the benefits they have on your...
What are synthetic fabrics?
You may have heard the term “synthetic fabrics” before, especially if you live in the world of activewear. Brands like Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour and more have all introduced synthetic fabrics into their apparel in the last few years. But what are they and why are big name brands using them? Brands who use synthetics fabrics in their clothes: The word “synthetic” can sometimes have a negative connotation - depending on how it’s used. But that's not the case in the apparel industry (at least in our opinion). Synthetics, as it relates to fibers, simply...