Doc says wash you fabric wash your fabric wash you fabric
#31
Unfortunately, govt. regulations are often minimal and ingredients cannot always be documented as they come from many different countries. Those who "manufacture" the ingredients are not always honest and often are concerned only with the profit. So, do not rely on others (govt.) to always keep you safe... be cautious and use good protective sense.
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I worked in a quilt shop for several years. I developed a severe rash down the middle of my back, then my knees, then my arms. Hands didn't get it. Went to two derm.docs and they had no idea. Finally after 6 mo. of bleed and itch it subsided. Three yrs now and the middle of my back still itches daily but no visible rash. We always thought it was the fabric but now I am sure after reading your posts.
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Originally Posted by BigDog
Did Doc recommend with or without soap? When I prewash, I don't use soap. Guess I never thought about it before.
It's downright amazing the junk we're exposed to these days. Nanny government.
It's downright amazing the junk we're exposed to these days. Nanny government.
#35
Originally Posted by janeknapp
#36
Originally Posted by GingerK
Just think--formadehyde is the main ingredient in the dying process of fabric design. Formadehyde is also the main ingredient in the embalming process. One wonders...if a quilter dies, will she ever fall to 'pieces'??
#38
The fabric doesn't affect my skin, but I worked around formaldehyde for 30 years at levels much stronger than you would get from fabric. I was diagnosed about two years ago with COPD and I'm sure it is from all the formaldehyde I breathed in. Formaldehyde is also in new carpet.
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my daughter gave me Renew intensive skin therapy cream and it really helps with skin problems. My neighbor had really bad hands and was using gloves on her hands. When she started using this lotion it cleared up. Hope it helps some of you. melaleuca .com
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