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Do you know what’s in your clothing?

Let Them Be Naked is an audacious exploration into the presence of toxic and often harmful chemicals in the fabrics and materials used in our everyday clothing. Since his mother’s death from breast cancer, designer and activist Jeff Garner has spearheaded a campaign to uncover the health implications of exposure to these chemicals and the urgent need for more ethical production of garments.

Your skin absorbs up to 37% of what touches it—many fabrics contain unregulated toxins like PFAS and formaldehyde.

‍Every wash releases microplastics and chemicals into our waterways, impacting human and environmental health.

‍Over 8,000 chemicals are used in textile production, many linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive harm.

‍Fast fashion workers face routine chemical exposure, often without proper safety measures.

‍Toxic overwhelm—these toxins are found in nearly every human tested, but ‘normal’ does not mean ‘safe’.
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This isn’t just about clothing—it’s about health, justice, and the world we choose to create. Let Them Be Naked is your invitation to rethink what we wear and how we care for the skin we live in.

FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Suzy Amis Cameron

and EMMY AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER

Jeff Garner

“It’s a beautiful film and an important one. I loved it. The film is personal and intimate and speaks to such a deadly omnipresent threat to our wellbeing.”

Len Amato

Former President, HBO Films

Director's Statement

This film is for everyone—regardless of style, status, or background. We’re all connected by wearing clothing every day. We've seen a reckoning in food and cosmetics, but not yet fashion—though similar toxins are used.

When I lost my mother to breast cancer, my journey transformed. I’d been speaking out about toxicity in clothing since I began fashion design in 2002, but my warnings were ignored. I was ridiculed for using hemp and plant-based dyes from my own farm and told natural wasn’t as good as synthetic luxury. When my message was kept out of the mainstream, I realized film was a powerful way to help everyone learn what’s truly in their clothes.

This film is a global exploration into the fashion industry, textiles, and dyes, and the disruptors demanding change and better alternatives. My hope is you feel inspired to rethink your buying choices, as together we shift the industry away from harmful petroleum-based toxins.

We don’t have all the answers, but together we'll ignite a global conversation about what’s hiding in your clothes and how it affects your health. Join us in bringing lasting, positive change and returning the power of choice to us all.

Jeff Garner