Wrinkle-free clothes are made of thermoplastic and formaldehyde which may cause difficulty in breathing. Perfluorochemicals used in these wrinkle-free fabrics may also damage the liver, kidney, and reproductive organs.
Rayon, a semi-synthetic fiber, is made from wood pulp which is treated with caustic soda and sulphuric acid which are harmful to skin and may cause allergies.
Polyester is often treated with formaldehyde which may cause allergy and irritation to the skin. Formaldehyde which is a class-3 carcinogen (cancer agent) may also cause asthma. Most of the polyesters are also treated with antimony which is also a carcinogen and causes damage to the lungs, liver, heart, and skin.
Apart from these chemicals, there are many heavy metals like lead, cadmium, mercury, and antimony that are used in dyes and bleaches which may interfere with the development of the babies and children. In severe usage, it may also cause diseases like asthma and cancer.
Why Synthetic Clothing is a Big NO for Babies?
Reviewed by Ramya
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November 23, 2020
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