Help, "Glitter Fabric"
11-30-2017, 07:40 PM
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I would think that after a couple of washings the sparkles will be gone. I didn't know how quickly it washed out when I bought it to make stars - ended up with gray looking fabric when the sparkle was done.
11-30-2017, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
I would think that after a couple of washings the sparkles will be gone. I didn't know how quickly it washed out when I bought it to make stars - ended up with gray looking fabric when the sparkle was done.
12-01-2017, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Sephie
I read somewhere that acetone would dissolve the glue that held the glitter on, but you'd probably want to test it on a small spot first to see if it also took out any dye.
Also wanted to note that glitter is considered a microparticle that our water treatment systems aren't equipped to filter out, and it is one of the tiny particles that is poisoning our oceans. Definitely not a judgment on you or your purchase, but was merely something I hadn't considered until recently.
Also wanted to note that glitter is considered a microparticle that our water treatment systems aren't equipped to filter out, and it is one of the tiny particles that is poisoning our oceans. Definitely not a judgment on you or your purchase, but was merely something I hadn't considered until recently.
12-01-2017, 07:21 AM
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GOOD LUCK! When I 'retired', and moved, I took off about 3 months from working at Joanns (an extra part-time job). When I thought about returning, I wondered if I should - the working, the standing, the stocking, etc. But when leaving the first day (in fall), I called my kids and laughingly told them I had forgotten about the glitter!!! I had bits of holiday fabric glitter up my arms, in my hair, even on my socks. And you pretty much just get used to it because it does not go away!
12-01-2017, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Geri B
why is it still n shelves if it's such an environmental problem.....
That is like asking why do stores still use plastic bags for purchases (although some states now charge a surcharge for this to promote reusable bag use) when it is proven what an environmental hazard they are to marine life and take eons to decompose in landfills, why to corporations continue to pollute our waterways? (in my area it was just discovered the water for an entire community was tainted by the manufacture of Teflon goods and poisoning the populace) why are there pet treats in the grocery stores that are killing our pets ( the most recent travesty is the bones sold in pet store supermarkets and regular store chains that the FDA has put out warnings are killing dogs).
While it is nice to think there are laws to safeguard us the truth is many bypass the laws or falsify, etc. It is up to us, the consumer to dictate that these kinds of products are no longer on the shelves by refusing to buy/use them.
And there are some products that are sparkly as a result of inks and dyes, not glitter and many consumers don't know the difference.
12-01-2017, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Seriously?? There are still tons of face washes and cleansers on the shelves that contain microbeads that are know to be hazardous to wildlife and ocean environments that there are no laws against.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/30/health...ads/index.html
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-...bill/1321/text
The general manufacturing effective date was July 2017, and the delivery date is July 2018.
"<note: effective="" dates<note:="" dates.="" 21="" usc="" 331="" note.="">> Applicability.</note:>
(1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
applies--
(A) with respect to manufacturing, beginning on July
1, 2017, and with respect to introduction or delivery
for introduction into interstate commerce, beginning on
July 1, 2018"
Unfortunately, this doesn't include craft glitter, though it is also part of the problem.
eta: Lawmaking is a tedious and time consuming process. There are many who don't care about the environment, but care more about keeping businesses happy. Getting the microbeads out of cleansers, cosmetics, and toothpastes are only part of the battle. It also takes time for the law to take effect, as companies cannot be expected to rip a product from the shelves and not have a suitable replacement ready.
Out of curiosity, has anyone ever tried Goo Gone for glue on fabric? Would that possibly work for the glitter removal?
Last edited by Sephie; 12-01-2017 at 08:17 AM.
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