Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Greenheron
Recent news is that dryer sheets/fabric softener sheets are very flammable and shouldn't be sewn into your quilts.
while "flammable" they are NOT combustible so no real threat..after all, fabric is flammable!
It appears I have my informational wires crossed:
Liquid fabric softener boosts the burning speed of all-cotton clothing including fleece, terry cloth and velour, according to the consumer watchdog Consumer Reports. Use dryer sheets for these clothes instead.
But 'green' folks do warn that the chemicals in dryer sheets are something to be avoided--possible skin and respiratory irritation--especially babies. Dryer sheet build-up can cause clogging of lint filters so that might be the source of my erroneous warning.
This has been a topic of discussion before:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-93940-6.htm
and appears inconclusive.