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Old 01-12-2011, 05:55 PM
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crankygran
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Originally Posted by Becky Crafts
USPS Priority Mail Envelope is what it came in. This package damage came during its getting here, but there was nothing wrong with the fabric which had been inside a plastic bag inside the envelope. However the fabric with the bird prints just really reaks. It may just be because it was double wrapped in plastic and couldn't breathe because after the damage the whole pack was then sealed tightly in another plastic bag. I'm hoping by airing it, some of the stink will dissipate, but will definitely be washing it before working with it. It's not the fault of the fabric shop.
Some mills or printing factories use formaldehide in the processing of fabrics and Boy! Does it get ripe. But usually it will air out.
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