our fabric - what has been done to it and where has it been?
03-01-2014, 07:17 AM
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our fabric - what has been done to it and where has it been?
This thread is a spin- off from the cats in a fabric store thread.
I do not know all the processes and travels that cotton bolls go through before they become fabric on my cutting table.
If anyone does, please comment on this thread.
I am suspecting some of the phases would have interested OSHA and EPA. - which might explain why so many fabrics are printed outside the U SA
I do not know all the processes and travels that cotton bolls go through before they become fabric on my cutting table.
If anyone does, please comment on this thread.
I am suspecting some of the phases would have interested OSHA and EPA. - which might explain why so many fabrics are printed outside the U SA
03-01-2014, 07:20 AM
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why alarm everyone? ;-)
03-01-2014, 07:24 AM
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In some cases, "ignorance is bliss" . 
I know after I watched on TV what could be in food spices, I make sure to cook them well.
I know after I watched on TV what could be in food spices, I make sure to cook them well.
03-01-2014, 07:40 AM
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I know when I first handle the fabric I get a very dry throat. Makes me wonder what's in it. Sue
03-01-2014, 08:06 AM
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To my understanding from classes many years ago, fabric is made outside the USA because the wash off from the process is not monitored as tight as it is here. We don't pollute our grounds and waters as other countries are allowed to.
03-01-2014, 08:08 AM
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All the more reason to prewash your fabrics and if you choose not to, then wash the finished product before gifting.
03-01-2014, 08:23 AM
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I purchased fabric from USA and UK customs would not allow it through and sent it back. I wonder what was in it they didn't like?
03-01-2014, 08:35 AM
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that was my guess ;-)
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