lots of us have issues w/chemicals in the fab. I break out like poison ivy if don't wash fab at least twice prior to sewing. Been to the dermatologist and have meds to help but still have to be so very careful. This is a link to the formaldehyde this is in our fab and clothing. For my and lots of us it is a health issue...not a design issue.
http://organicclothing.blogs.com/my_..._and_smel.html