I am so food based that I focus much of my attention to it. Obviosuly, I also focus on products too, but, not ...CLOTHES.
I was sitting around with some friends the other night and the conversation turned to fashion. This isnt really my subject, so feeling out of place, I walked over to another group. But, my friend who is an X fashion person and and huge health advocate stayed and listened. She ran back over to me and recounted the conversation. She said that there are all of these toxic chemicals in clothing that are allowed here in the states whereas in Europe, most of them are prohibited. They are carcingoenci chemicals, the topic here was specifically something called AZO.
I am posting one of the first things that came up today when I googled it. I plan on reseraching this further of course now that I am aware of it. I am not so worried about IC symptoms from it, but, I am worried about potential cancer being caused in any of us from chronic exposure-or to our children.
So, if anyone find interesting things on line on this subject--please post it here and also if there is any info on what clothing lines do not contain these chemicals-post that oo. Someone the other night said a chain called H&M does not allow those chemicals. I have shopped there before and I have to say, once I verify that fact as true, that is going to replace a lot of my shopping habits. I really dont shop much bc it is my least favorite thing to do. But, the little I do, I will do there and they have a children's line, I will buy their clothes instead.
http://thougtforce.hubpages.com/hub/Do-you-have-toxins-in-your-clothing-...
Dr.M
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Matia, 95% of my daughter's
Matia, 95% of my daughter's clothes comes from h&m, a lot of their stuff is made in Eastern Europe (Romania, Belarussia, etc.) where they never use harsh chemicals, at least they've never used to. They are launching online shopping in the US this year.
They also have a LOT of organic cotton products and here is a useful link:
http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/03/hm-launches-new-collection-made-organic-recycled-materials/
Natasha
Thank you for that, so good to know!!!
Oh, the things we learn and
Oh, the things we learn and have to worry about to regain our health, and stay healthy seems to be never ending! I know there are at least a few others in the medical profession, and I live in my scrubs during the work week. There is a brand called S.C.R.U.B.S. that are made of 100% organic cotton and do not use fibers treated with chemicals or pesticides. Good for those sensitive to products not just me, but also patients I work with. Unfortunately, limited options it seems for AZO dye free except for one company in Astoria, OR, Astoria Hemp Works, but does not look like can purchase from their site, must live locally.
Also, while searching found an interesting site that sells mostly undergarments for men and women, but also has a lot of interesting information (ohganix.com/why-organic). They reference a book by Dr. Brian Clement "Killer Clothes." This may be an interesting read.
Another good site for baby and kid items www.abesmarket.com/store/the greencreation
Christina
Thank you for all of that!!