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07-10-2011, 01:43 PM

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madamekelly

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Originally Posted by Suzy

In order for the fabric to be shipped to the U.S. it has to be treated with a chemical that will kill bugs and such that we don't want in this country. I worked in a store where we had quilts and pillow cases and such made in china because of course cheaper labor, but it has to be treated to come back into the country. At times the chemical smell was so strong I coudn't breathe. I purchased a quilt that had to be returned because after trying 5 differenmt products in the washing machine the smell was still there. That is when I started making my own quilts. No way was I going to give my grandchildren something that could make them sick. So, to say the government is involved yes, they are, but they are doing it for our own good in the long run? If, they would have kept the business' here in the first place we wouldn't have these problems.

Suzy

Our government does not do the importing, greedy people do.

07-10-2011, 02:46 PM

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Mattee

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Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Suzy

Our government does not do the importing, greedy people do.

07-10-2011, 02:47 PM

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Mattee

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One more thing - please do not make the mistake of thinking that "made in the USA" means that it's made without, or even with, fewer potentially harmful chemicals. That simply isn't so. The US has a long history of leading the way in enviromental and human harm. Also, just because we have regulations for businesses to follow, doesn't mean that those businesses do follow them.

07-10-2011, 05:04 PM

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GagaSmith

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I hate to say this but my friend who is a doctor says there is formaldehyde in toilet paper. There are so many chemicals in everything we bring into our homes it's unbelievable. However, some chemicals have greatly improved our quality of life.

07-10-2011, 06:57 PM

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Gerbie

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Originally Posted by QuiltingGrannie

I know when I handle fabric a lot at work my hands get really dry and such. Cracked and hurting. Burlap really is bad on my hands. I wash my hands asap after dealing with it.

My hands get dry turn white scalylike I've been using bleach without gloves, and crack when I quilt. I wear gloves when doing the quilting, but not when I cut or piece. Guess I will need to start wearing gloves to do those too. I do prewash my fab. though, but not 5 times.I have to use allergy makeup and can't be around hairspray, many many kinds of perfumes, colognes, cleaning things lots of different kinds of soaps and hand creames because of allergies. I get and instant headache when I am around some using the hand santizer stuff. Now for the craziest one of all, when I read some magazines and newspapers, I start sneezing and my eyes burn, from the ink used. Weird me!

07-10-2011, 11:03 PM

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auntmarie

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I learned the hard way!!!!
I bought and wore a new set of panties on a trip.I did not know they had tiny,unseen bugs in them. What a horrible time I had itching . I developed sores too on my but.
I learned my lesson and wash all new panties before I use them.

07-10-2011, 11:16 PM

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wanda lou

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I always prewash.

07-11-2011, 03:14 PM

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IBQLTN

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Originally Posted by katier825

It's funny you brought this up! I always prewash, (with the exception of precuts), because of the chemicals. Today I was working with a bali pop and wondering why my skin was so itchy. I forgot how bad it can be when my skin gets irritated. I love the precuts, but I probably will cut back on buying them now.

I always use hypoallergenic soaps. Just noticed that Arm & Hammer added a "fresh scent fragrance" to their soap for sensitive skin...what's up with that??? Hello, what do they think people are sensitive to???

I have a terrible time finding unscented antipersperant deoderant! It's getting rediculous out there!

I had to give up rag quilts as the homespuns made my forearms break out and my nose itch non-stop.

07-11-2011, 03:46 PM

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dorrell ann

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Thanks for the info

08-07-2011, 08:56 AM

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jaciqltznok

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thank you for sharing this info...it is all so interesting and so many of the NON washers really need to wake up and see what they are bringing into their homes.

When I was a fabric buyer for a name/chain store, my hands would crack, peel, etc..that is when I started to learn more about what I was handling all day long! Now at this chain store, when you apply for a job it asks on the form if you have ever had contact dermatitis, or even headaches from walking into the fabric store. You would be surprised how many have to quit within their first 6 weeks, because they find out the chemicals on the fabric give them headaches, migrains, itchy irritated eyes, rashes, etc...