Anyone allergic to fabric?
#21
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Originally Posted by Quiltzilla
I had trouble with fabrics and in particular, fabric stores in the past. It was due to a formaldehyde allergy. I could be in a fabric store for no more than a 15 minutes before the reaction would start. Carpet store caused the same trouble. That was back more than 15 years ago. I am thinking that there is currently much less formaldehyde in fabric than there was back then.
#22
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I am sensitive to flannel. I have to wash it really well and dry it in the dryer, not on the clothesline. I get laryngitis and lose my voice when working with it if it's not washed well.
Also, I can only stay in the fabric store about 15 minutes before I begin sneezing. I have to wash everything before I cut it. Gets a little troublesome. Have to keep my sewing room aired out or I will sneeze in there too.
Also, I can only stay in the fabric store about 15 minutes before I begin sneezing. I have to wash everything before I cut it. Gets a little troublesome. Have to keep my sewing room aired out or I will sneeze in there too.
#23
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When permanent press first come out it was loaded with formaldehyde sic. It was reminiscent of college zoology lab with a tank of the stuff to preserve the fetal pigs we were disecting then. That stuff really gets me in the eyes.
I wash everything before cutting. All dyes run to some degree and the cottons shrink in vaying amounts. I wouldn't dream of not washing with a color catcher sheet and some dye fixative. I then dry with a softening sheet but with your sensitivites you'd probably to better without. My detergent is always odor free. I can hardly stand to go down the detergent aisle in the store. My nose itches and I get the sneezles. Besides, who wants everything to smell like cheap perfume. When I was in high school almost 60 years ago we referred to type of super sweet perfume as smelling like a French whorehouse. I don't think I knew anyone who'd ever been in one of those establishments however.
I wash everything before cutting. All dyes run to some degree and the cottons shrink in vaying amounts. I wouldn't dream of not washing with a color catcher sheet and some dye fixative. I then dry with a softening sheet but with your sensitivites you'd probably to better without. My detergent is always odor free. I can hardly stand to go down the detergent aisle in the store. My nose itches and I get the sneezles. Besides, who wants everything to smell like cheap perfume. When I was in high school almost 60 years ago we referred to type of super sweet perfume as smelling like a French whorehouse. I don't think I knew anyone who'd ever been in one of those establishments however.
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Originally Posted by cheryl rearick
Originally Posted by Chele
I can't do wool either. Itchy, red hives. And I will sneeze when first working with fabrics and batting. The sneezing goes away eventually. Cotton dust can't be very good for you.
I haven't tried this for self, but was just thinking. Wonder how a mask would help? Like a nurses... for sure dust would not enter.
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Originally Posted by bakermom
Originally Posted by Quiltzilla
I had trouble with fabrics and in particular, fabric stores in the past. It was due to a formaldehyde allergy. I could be in a fabric store for no more than a 15 minutes before the reaction would start. Carpet store caused the same trouble. That was back more than 15 years ago. I am thinking that there is currently much less formaldehyde in fabric than there was back then.
#27
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I am allergic to formaldhyde and must wash all my fabric.
This also washes away excess dyes.
Do you wash your fabric? If not this maybe causing some problems. After washing theres not much to 100% cotton fabric to cause problems. Unless you are allergic to the laundry soap or fabric softner you are using. I have to use a chemical free laundry soap and use vinegar in the rinse.
This also washes away excess dyes.
Do you wash your fabric? If not this maybe causing some problems. After washing theres not much to 100% cotton fabric to cause problems. Unless you are allergic to the laundry soap or fabric softner you are using. I have to use a chemical free laundry soap and use vinegar in the rinse.
#28
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to granof6,
Because of my allergies we had to buy an 100% organic cotton mattress. I am allergic to everything and I am able to sleep on this mattress. I have also had to order 100%organic cotton pillows. Formaldhyde is in so much stuff unless you have allergies you really don't realize this. Hyperallergenic means nothing to those of us allergic to formaldhyde.
Because of my allergies we had to buy an 100% organic cotton mattress. I am allergic to everything and I am able to sleep on this mattress. I have also had to order 100%organic cotton pillows. Formaldhyde is in so much stuff unless you have allergies you really don't realize this. Hyperallergenic means nothing to those of us allergic to formaldhyde.
#29
Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have been quilting/sewing crafts for a little over a year now. I love this hobby. I have sensitive skin, but it has gotten better as I have gotten older. Some, but not all, perfume, lotion, shampoo & certain jewelry will cause me to get an itchy red rash. The past two months I get a rash on my face & hands. It gets better and then reoccurs. I can't think of anything that I am doing or using that is different. And then someone told me that maybe I'm allergic to fabric. I hope not. If it's fabric you would think that new clothes would break me out and that has never happened. Some fabrics I can wash & others are designer fabrics that I'm afraid can't be washed. Just wondering if anyone else does this????
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Originally Posted by pieces
to granof6,
Because of my allergies we had to buy an 100% organic cotton mattress. I am allergic to everything and I am able to sleep on this mattress. I have also had to order 100%organic cotton pillows. Formaldhyde is in so much stuff unless you have allergies you really don't realize this. Hyperallergenic means nothing to those of us allergic to formaldhyde.
Because of my allergies we had to buy an 100% organic cotton mattress. I am allergic to everything and I am able to sleep on this mattress. I have also had to order 100%organic cotton pillows. Formaldhyde is in so much stuff unless you have allergies you really don't realize this. Hyperallergenic means nothing to those of us allergic to formaldhyde.
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