ALLERGY TO CLOTHING/FABRIC TREATMENTS AND FINISHES: THE IRON TEST
If, after you have tested fibres, you find that you are still reacting to clothing without apparent pattern of explanation, then fabric treatments and finishes may be the cause.
Detecting fabric treatments and finishes
Most fabric treatments and finishes wash out well. Unless you are exceptionally sensitive to the chemical traces left, you will not react to a well-washed garment. Wash all clothes well before wearing and only buy clothes that can be washed. The Iron Test can also give you a guide as to whether it is tiny traces of chemical from a garment that are upsetting you. Try this on any garment you suspect.
The Iron Test
This is a rough and ready test for fabric finishes. Iron a portion of a garment that you have just washed and dried. Do this with care in case you react strongly. The heat will cause any residual resins to be released from the fabric. Inhale the vapours gently. See if you detect any distasteful smell, or if symptoms arise.
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