If you have textile dermatitis, you are not alone, more and more people are becoming sensitive to the clothes they wear. Generally, it is not the cloth itself people are allergic to, but the dyes and finishes added to the fibers. Textile dermatitis also can be caused by detergents used to wash your clothes and fabric softeners.
Textile rashes usually occur at friction points on the body: Under arms, inner elbow areas, behind knees, around waist and inner thighs. Luckily it is usually the areas are hidden by clothes most of the year. The rash can damage the skin to the point that a residual change in texture and color is evident on the skin for several weeks or months after the irritating clothes are removed.
New textile technologies have recently been developed with the goal of giving additional functionality to garments. Textiles have been “improved” to protect against UV radiation, wrinkling, soiling, fading, fire retardancy and many other modern conveniences. All these technologies can cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. Certain dyes, especially disperse blue 106 and 124 and some red dyes which are combined in acetate and polyester clothes in all color families except pure yellow and light creams and beige.
Many blue jean brands use a blue dye that gives me a rash. I have read that Levis 501 Jeans use indigo dye which is advertised to be hypoallergenic. Levis 501s do not fit me well so I haven’t been able to test this. I find Eddie Bauer Jeans that do not cause irritation for me.
There are no guideline by the FDA for a definition for hypoallergenic. One is definitely needed for any clothing item, cleaning product or cosmetic that comes in contact with the skin. Sensitive individuals should wear 100 percent natural-based fabrics, such as, cotton, linen and silk. 100 percent silk long-sleeved undershirts and slip pants, and loose-fitting clothing really help. All of these items should be washed three times prior to wearing with a dye-free, perfume-free detergent. Also double rinse all clothes that come in direct contact with your skin.
I do all these things for my textile dermatitis and it really helps. I order 100% silk undershirts and long johns from Winter Silk. They have a full line of styles from very thin and light to heavy weight for winter warmth. I use a dye-free and perfume free detergent like Nellies Washing Soda and Natural Anti Static Dryer Ball for Dryers instead of fabric softener.
See another blog of mine with more information about what to do for rashes and irritating fabrics. Also I have an Allergy Store on Amazon with lots of products I use and recommend.
If you have found other ways of reducing irritation from textiles, please comment below, I always appreciate comments.
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The trigger for my eczema is not the clothes themselves, but the yeast spores they entrap. Yeast spores thrive in dark damp places, so it seems sensible to me that you deprive them of their breeding ground at every opportunity. At last dermatologists are beginning to recognise that yeast is one of the major causes of eczema. Whilst they recommend going around nude and gentle sunbathing in the treatment of psoriasis, they have not yet seen the benefit in keeping eczema at bay. I have found that it is vital to ensure that you are completely dry before you get dressed after showering etc. and remove wet or damp clothes at the earliest opportunity.
I appreciate that people have to go to work and leave their home, but time spent nude first thing in the morning and/or upon returning home helps to prevent a yeast infection taking hold.
I guess I was so distracted with the nude thing in the middle of winter, that I failed to see the point of your comment. (It’s snowing and below freezing where I live) I can see now how yeast could be the cause of some if not all of our eczema problems. I will have to look into this and do some research for a future blog post.
Thanks, Dayne
After 2 years of puzzling and experimenting, I believe I have just solved my skin mystery!!! I have tried eliminating just about EVERYTHING from my lifestyle and diet, it’s maddening as you all know. I just knew intense itchy spots couldn’t be normal
So what have you come up with to help?
Dayne
Well, seeing as I only had my Eureka moment last night, so far I am steering clear of dark coloured clothes to see if that helps. But I have to say that the pics I have seen from people allergic to Disperse blue textile dyes are the only ones that resemble my own rash. So fingers crossed that I’ve cracked it. Huh, I look better in white anyway
Good Luck,
It’s easier to wear white in the summer and winter. In Winter you can wear white (or un-dyed naturals) under darker clothes. In the Fall it’s harder, because two layers is sometimes too much and white is a little light to wear on it’s own. Well washed Khakis and a white top looks fairly decent in most weather. Good Luck.
Alice,do you mean that yeast could be the culprit?
Peter
Hi Peter, funnily enough I do have problems with yeast, in a dietary way – I feel much better when I leave it alone but this is really difficult. It could be a factor in my skin problems I suppose. I suspect I have an overgrowth of yeast, but keep putting off the inevitable restrictive diet to try and reduce it, as I find it a real chore.
What foods, other than the obvious contain yeast? Beer, Bread, and I’m guessing sugar, because yeast likes sugar, what else?
There are small amounts of yeast in lots of foods, even crackers, stock cubes and flavourings. The biggies though are wine, beer, bread and anything fermented or brewed – soy sauce for one. Also yeast is generally present in and on fruit skins, especially grapes. You’d be amazed how many packaged foods contain it! It is very hard to cut out yeast and sugar altogether
That sounds like a very restrictive diet. I for one would not want to give up wine, bread and fruit. If chocolate is on the bad list forget it, I’m addicted.
Yeast in the atmosphere is the cause of candida (thrush), which can affect men as well as women, but it can also cause eczema and doctors/dermatologists seem to have problems differentiating them. Whilst outbreaks of yeast infection can be treated, it seems, that if you are susceptible, it is sure to return, so I feel that it best not to give it the opportunity in the first place! Peter
I normally go around the house and garden completely in the nude. However during the Winter 2004/05 for the first time in ten years, I wore clothes at home virtually continuously and it was not long before I developed quite severe seborrheoic eczema with the worst areas being my lower legs and elbows, although I did have small areas on my upper thighs, chest and waist. In the past I had noticed that if I wore clothes for more than a couple of days I developed spots on my legs, which would disappear once I went around nude again. On this occasion I developed spots around my ankles, which my doctor and I both initially thought were cat flee bites, but leaving them untreated they progressed to full blown eczema: I have since discovered that acne type spots can be a symptom of eczema. I had been prescribed various steroid creams, but all they did was exacerbate the condition. I believe that clothes encourage yeast spores, which it is thought may be factor, to multiply and when the skin become sensitive the clothing acts like an abrasive. I have virtually kept eczema at bay for the past 8 years, by going around nude whenever possible and just apply moisturisers: zinc and castor oil cream is the best, but messes up clothes if worn. I have resolved not to wear clothes at home unless absolutely necessary: fortunately most of my friends, relations and neighbours accept my lifestyle and in future any visitor will have to express a strong objection in order to make me dress. If I am away from home, I find that just an hour nude in my room will help, but I am aware that there is a fine balance and it could flare up. It has not been warm enough for the past week or so the go around nude for any length of time, as my shins are showing signs of redness and itch, so I have rolled up my trousers and, applied some Tea Tree ointment, but feel itchy around the waist.
I guess if we could all go around nude all the time, it would help with textile dermatitis and eczema. Unfortunately a lot us work away from home and live in colder climates. My house is rather cold and drafty in the winter. What happens when you sit on things you are allergic to? I think wearing “safe clothes” next to the skin is a better solution for most people. By “safe clothes” I mean; clothes that are made of natural materials like silk and cotton, with organic dyes or very pale colors, no finishes on the fabric for wrinkle resistance or stain resistance. Washing the clothes several times before wearing in detergent or soap that is dye-free and fragrance-free and double rinsing.
If nude works for you, that is good. I prefer comfortable organic natural fabrics if possible.
Dayne
I purchased a pair of Disney red footed pajamas from Walmart. I noticed the red dye all over my sheets, even after washing them. Also, there are tiny rubber balls on the soles of the feet to provide traction. These little balls have come off and are all over my sheets also. I think I may be allergic because I have extremely itchy, irritated, and red eyes, a rash on my forehead, and respiratory symptoms. I’m going to stop wearing these pj’s and see if I improve.
Best wishes to everyone else suffering.
Yes, sounds like a case of textile dye allergy. The dye that is used on synthetic fabrics is usually the culprit. The non-skid balls could be laytex, another potential allergy problem. You didn’t say if you actually had the rash on the area coved by the pj’s? Good luck, hope everything clears up when you stop wearing them.
Dayne
Thank you very much for your reply! You made me realize that it was probably the non-skid balls because they were all over the sheets, including by my pillowcase, and I do NOT have a rash anywhere else besides my face and hands. If it were the dye it seems likely I would have broken out all over. I’m unaware of having a latex allergy, but I will keep this horrible experience in mind.
Last night I washed all my bedding and threw away the pj’s, and already I’m noticing an improvement. Again, thank you!
I have all these allergies: textile dye, fabric finishes, nylon, some spandex. I went through a period where I could only wear white cotton clothes washed over several times. In the summer time, I am now able to wear the naturally-dyed clothes from earth creations though I can’t wear the ones with spandex. Also, the German company hessnatur carries some items I can wear. Footsmart carries 100% cotton socks that I wear underneath regular, spandex and nylon-containing socks so they don’t fall down. I have not tried WinterSilks but I will give it a try. The allergic reaction I get is like a sunburn feeling on my skin. If I accidentally scratch my skin while it is irritated like this, I get scratch scars on my skin that scab over. If I wear the offending item too long, I get a butterfly rash on my face as well, followed by hives. One tip I have learned: after coming in contact with a skin allergen, I of course change clothes and then go do some aerobic exercise that makes me sweat and then I shower with something mild. Getting those toxins out of the skin really helps.
Joan,
Thanks for commenting. I will look into the companies you mentioned that carry white cotton clothes. Your rash sounds just like mine. I always describe it like a bad sunburn, that leaves a darkened “tan” area after it heals. I’ll have to try the aerobic exercise to flush out the toxins. Thanks again for your comment. Dayne
A few days ago I bought a new pair of “Riders by Lee” bluejeans at Walmart (RN 130273, Made in Mexico) 74% cotton, / polyester / spandex . A sticker instructed to “wash before wear”. The jeans are a very dark blue. I followed instructions and washed once, but noticed when I wore them the first time that the blue came off on a note i had in my pocket. In the next couple of days I developed a rash and intense itching all over my body. I have had problems before with laundry detergent and suspected the problem to be with the linens in our temporary beach condo that we had moved into the prior week, so I took all the linen and washed it three times (with my own detergent which is “All, Free & Clear”, rinsed, and no fabric softener. Then it dawned on me that it was the JEANS that was causing the dermatitis. The jeans haved been washed three times with my “ALL” laundry detergent, but now I’m not sure about trying to wear them again
When the jeans are wet I can still rub dye from them using a dry paper towel and scrubbing the jeans with it. This is terrible! Why are these products allowed to be used when they are causing all these skin problems? I’m thinking about trying to return them to Walmart to get a refund!!
Hi,
I agree with you, I wish there were stricter standards on what is put in and on our clothes. I never know when I buy new jeans (or aything else) if I will have problems with the dyes and textile coatings. Usually the darker the jeans the more problems. I have had good luck with Eddie Bauer jeans, I have at least 3 pairs of their jeans and two corduroy pants in different colors. I have a pair of dressier dark jeans from another company that I always wear silk long-johns under. I suggest you get thin silk long-johns to protect your legs, the silk is thin enough so it doesn’t look bulky. I even wear the thin silk in the summer with brightly colored pants.
I also use ALL Free and double rinse all my clothes and use no fabric softener. I would continue to wash the jeans until the color doesn’t rub off any more. The color may end up lighter than you wish. Hope this helps.
You have nothing to lose, but your time if you take them to Walmart and try to return them. Good Luck.
Got a rash on my legs from Levis blue jeans.
Then bought a new pair from Sears, and through advise from google I tried to soak them overnight before wearing them. I got a chock. The water was yellow brown so you could barely see the jeans in an 8 inch deep sink.
I had not added any detergent so this was purely “run-off” from the jeans.
Looked like the water you see in rivers in Asia. I am guessing that they wash them in this water during fabrication. Even after have put the jeans through two machine washes I still got the rash but far less than on the previous pair which I did not pre wash. The rash takes 7-10 days to disappear, while not wearing jeans, and looks like red dime size areas that itch and the skin will eventually peal of and fresh skin will appear underneath.
I have never had an allergic reaction to anything before and I believe it is from pesticides or other pollutants in the water they use when manufacturing the jeans.
Hi,
The reaction you had with the jeans is pretty normal. Most people don’t have problems, but those of us with sensitive skin will have allergy reactions to any irritant that rubs against our skin. I always wash my jeans several times before wearing, the dye in some brands and other irritants on the jeans will wash off with time and repeated washings. Some designer type jeans will have a brown over-dye over the blue dye to make them look aged. So even if the jeans look like pre washed jeans, still give them a wash before wearing. Putting a little salt in the water will help to set the blue dye so it won’t come off on your skin, but I’m not sure what it will do for your rash.
I have a similar rash to the one you describe. After it heals and peels, it will leave a darkened (tan) area on my skin that lasts for months. The worst irritant for me is wrinkle resistant coatings on fabrics. My best luck so far has been with Eddie Bauer jeans. After washing, I can wear them without wearing silk long underwear under them. Yes, I wear very thin silk long underwear under almost all my colored clothes in the winter. In the summer I only wear white or very pale colored cotton, linen, silk or rayon.
I’m allergic to nylon. Seatbelts give me a rash if they touch my skin, sunglasses do if the arms are nylon, a pillowcase with nylon thread gave me bad rashes on my face, and the stitching in many clothing items also gives me rashes. It took a long time before I realized that many of the rashes really are from contact allergies. I also have allergies to some foods and for a long time assumed that was the cause of all the rashes.
I had Winter Silks but the stitching on the seams of the long-sleeve shirts gives me a bad rash on my hands/wrists/forearms. It’s really hard to find clothing with non-synthetic stitching. Since the contents of the stitches don’t have to be labeled, nobody does. I’ve resorted to burning bits of thread from inside seams to determine if it’s synthetic or not.
It’s really hard to find clothes that don’t make it worse for me. I can’t wear bras at all. I suspect I might be reacting to dyes as well. Any advice would be welcome!
Hi,
I didn’t know WinterSilk.com used nylon thread to sew their items. I don’t have an allergy to nylon unless it it dyed with certain synthetic dyes. Have you tried Cottonique.com They claim their products are 100% cotton and synthetic-free and chemical-free. They even sell an all cotton bra without latex, spandex or elastic. Then there is http://eartheasy.com/wear_orgcot_clo.htm organic cotton clothing. Another site for undies and bras: http://latexfreeundies.com/
I’m sure you could ask any of these sites about the kind of thread they use. They are used to working with people who are allergic to all sorts of things.
I use a silk pillow case I have sewn myself with silk thread. I bought the silk charmeuse fabric and washed it several times before sewing it into a pillow case. Be sure to have the opening overlap quite a bit. The case will be slippery and the pillow may slip out. I love it because my hair isn’t messed up in the morning and it feels good on my face.
I wish you well, Have a happy and comfortable Holiday.
Hi, thanks for your responses. I do not know for sure that Wintersilks uses nylon thread. A burn test shows it to be synthetic but I haven’t written to ask what it is. It gives me a rash whatever it is :/
I have not tried Cottonique, or the other 2 you mentioned. I will write and ask what kind of thread they use. I did write to ONNO which has some nice looking things but they use a nylon/cotton blend thread which I am sure would be bad for me.
I like the idea of making my own pillowcase, I will try that. Do you look for fabric of certain colors to avoid dyes that cause problems?
thank you
Yes, I have problems with the type of dyes used on synthetic fabrics. The dyes used on natural fabrics are “usually better” but nothing is for sure. I wish manufacturers would have to list all components used in a garment just like they are “supposed” to list all ingredients in a food product. I have problems with darker colored dyes on all fabrics, especially reds and blues.
Before I knew for sure I was allergic to fabric dye, I wore a long sleeve knit top with 2″ red and white stripes. That evening when I took off my shirt, my skin where ever it touched the fabric, was striped. That’s when I started paying attention to the dyes in fabrics. Not everything is that easy to track down. Fabric coating like wrinkle release (formaldehyde resin) are invisible. Most reported allergic reactions have been to dispersal dyes with azo and
anthraquinone structures. These dyes are loosely held on the fabric structure and easily rubbed off on the skin. Disperse Blue 106 and 124 are used in the 100% acetate and 100% polyester blue, black, green and violet liners of women’s clothing.
Let me know about the thread in the different natural fabric clothes and I will post the results. I find it interesting that a company would advertise hypoallergenic clothes, would have synthetic thread in the seams.
Dayne
I didn’t comment on your remark about seat belts and eye glasses. Make a cover out of cotton for the belt where it comes in contact with your skin. You can use snaps to hold it on (be careful the nickel in the snaps). I’m also allergic to nickel.
Also the side pieces of eyeglasses and the nose pads, My mother has an allergy to these. She now wears titanium glasses with a nose piece that sits directly on her nose (no pads). The ear wires must curl around the ears somewhat to hold them in place on the nose. They are quite comfortable. http://www.eyewear-eyeglasses.com/catalog/product/view/id/272603/s/info/PD.html
Dayne
I just started this year getting itchy small bump rashes on my back, waistline, under breasts etc. Are your itchy with bumps too?
Yes, my rash starts with areas with small red burning itchy bumps, then drys out over a few days or weeks and turns into a dry flaky area that itches. Then it leaves a damaged scared or tan area on the skin. It sounds like you have your rash in the perfect areas for textile contact dermatitis, the places where your clothes rub your skin. See my blog on Skin allergies, http://allergycomfortzone.com/skin-allergies.html read down the page to the blog “Are your clothes causing an itchy rash” written on 3/17/10. The blog about blue jeans might also have some good hints. Also read “Textile allergies, Are you allergic to your clothes?” 6/15/10. I wish you luck. Let me know how your rash is doing after you try a few of these things.
Dayne
I got a rash 2 1/2 years ago. It happened 5 times, my family doc and dermatolagist had no clue what it was from. Then a few weeks later when I got it again after wearing a new shirt, I realized that it had happened after wearing clothes that had been sitting in the closet. I went to try on new clothes in a store the other day and got it again after 2 1/2 years of carefully washing clothes before wearing! Anyone have an idea what in the clothes caused this?
Hi,
I always have this problem with new clothes and highly colored clothes or clothes that are treated with wrinkle-free or stain-free coating or have certain kinds of dyes. When I try on new clothes at the store I always break out in a rash.
Wash all new clothes three times with a dye-free, perfume-free detergent. Do not use fabric softener. If after washing your new clothes several times you still have problems, wear something soft and white underneath. I wear silk long johns under my clothes in the Fall and Winter. In the summer, I just stick to white, off-white or old well washed clothes. Blue jeans can be a problem, I find the silk long johns don’t make the jeans tight or lumpy. Go to Wintersilk.com they have a good selection, their colors are beautiful, but stick to white or beige. Hope this helps, let me know. Dayne
i seemed to have that problem with the tagless shirts, on my back, just right under the neck, i thought was allergic to down linen or something else, it seemed the brand new shirts were the ones that caused the most until after several washes, but still my skin is coming into contact with the ink, its very uncomfortable, almost a burning sensation sometimes, it seems clothes are now going for the tagless style, i wish they start regulating the ink that their using on clothes nowadays, or improve it to where some of us don’t have reactions, i’m resorting to covering up the tag with sport band-aids, it should stay i mean its suppose to stay on you even after sweating, u just got to by a lot of band aid boxes, thanx for reading
I think the ink used on the new tag-less shirts has latex in it to thicken it. A lot of people are allergic to latex. Make use you use latex-free band-aids to cover up the tag. Have you tried ironing until it is soft then scraping off the printing? I have had some success with this technique.Wintergreen oil still works best.
Yes, I wish manufacturers would tell us exactly what in in, or on clothing. In fact, I wish I could tell what is in everything I use. Thanks for your comment.
Dayne
Thanks a lot for the info. I get very HOT and itchy when I wear dark clothes and always have. I have told my girlfriend how I feel and that I have rashes right away. She thinks I am crzy and it is all in my head. I was very glad to read your post. I wear whites shirts every day and feel fine until we go out and she wants me to wear black… Now I can show her I am not the only “Crazy” person out there and this is for real. Thanks a lot.. STEVEN IN AZ
Hi Steve,
Yes, I think you may have an issue with dyes, synthetic fabrics or fabric finishes. Have you tried wearing a light weight white cotton or silk undershirt under these itchy shirts? You can go v-neck or low u-neck if it don’t want them to show. It should help with everything but the inner bend of your arm.
Good Luck,
Dayne
Sometimes a rash to elastic can be from any number of natural rubber latex proteins and/or to the chemicals used to process rubber latex. The same chemicals are often used to process some non-latex elastics and some spandex/lycra.
Cottonique sells the tie-front bras which aren’t bad. But the worst is not having elastic in underwear or in leggings – so you’re pulling up your britches every few minutes!
I don’t know if some of the chemicals used to make elastic have similarities with chemicals used to make clothing dyes.
There are organic clothes made with vegetable dyes, but I don’t know what types of chemicals are used in conjunction with the vegetable dyes.
Cottonique whites remain the safest for me.
Thanks for the great information, you know a lot about this issue.
Dayne
Clothing dye is a new issue for me, so I happened to find this website while researching colorants.
While raw and peeling skin may not be life-threatening, we are at greater risk for infections because of open wounds in our skin. Skin simply doesn’t heal well when faced with a contact allergen on a regular basis.
There is a TV show called WHAT NOT TO WEAR which offers fashion advice. Those of us with clothing reactions would put a whole new spin on the concept.
“What not to Wear,” one of my favorite shows. I’ve often wondered what it would be like if I was on the show. A real challenge for them, to find clothes to accommodate all my allergies. Going shopping with me is not any fun at all, I don’t think they would approve of my white on white summer outfits. Then everything would have to be washed three times before I could even try it on.
Dayne
Yes, it’s always “which white under clothing do I get again” at Cottonique.com – since I can’t wear 99% of the clothes that have tagless finishes, fabric finishes, coloring dyes, elastic/latex, spandex.
People don’t realize that these things can creep up on you. One minute – you’re normal, and the next minute – you’re getting rashes from most of your clothes!
Summer is the worst for me. I end up wearing very boring white wrinkled cotton clothes, because it’s too hot to wear long johns underneath colored things. At home I always look like I just got out of bed in my white on white, wrinkled, soft, many times washed outfits.
Do you have problems with the “tagless” printing on clothes? Why can’t the manufacturers realize that so many are allergic to the ink they use for these labels? The synthetic tags drive me crazy, but I can at least cut them out.
Dayne
I actually haven’t developed a rash from the tagless stamps – yet. But I’m leery now of most things because I react to elastic, spandex, wrinkle-resistant finishes, and dark dyes.
For those of us with dye issues, we really look as though we’re wearing white bed sheets every day. And sheer white summer fabrics reveal our under clothing, too.
I’ve been wondering, what women do when they are allergic to elastic? I can’t figure out how they can make a comfortable bra without elastic. I have started to get breakouts under my bra straps, I hate to think this may be the start of an elastic allergy. Is the allergy actually to rubber (latex)?
I’m enjoying this conversation.
Dayne
I get crusty, weepy rashes from certain synthetic fabrics, synthetic dyes, and fabric treatments. IT IS A NIGHTMARE!
I order from Cottonique.com.
It sounds like the same rash I get. After the rash goes away does it get dry and flake or peal off, then leave a darkened area on your skin (like a tan)?
I also like to wear clothes from http://www.cottonique.com/, they don’t have any fabric finishes. Other cotton clothes must be washed several times before they can be worn. I also get protective garments from Winter Silk. I wear thin silk long johns under my lined or dark colored trousers and undershirts under my blouses. Silk can get pretty warm, it is best for winter.
Synthetics are out because of the dyes that are used. Also it helps to wash your clothes in a dye-free, perfume-free detergent and don’t use fabric softener.
If you have any more hints, please write again.
Dayne
Long johns are not an option because of the elastic. Even latex-free elastic and spandex bother me, so you are luckier than I am.
I hate the peeling and flaking of the skin after a reaction. And the skin takes months to recover.
Sorry to hear you also have problems with elastic in clothes. The long johns I get from http://www.cottonique do not have elastic at all, they use draw strings. The long johns I get from http://www.wintersilk.com has a covered elastic. There are several styles of long johns to pick from, look carefully.
Good Luck, Dayne
Do the silk long johns you wear have the lace at the top or do you buy the plain waist with the cuffs at the ankle? I’m interested in trying them. I just had a serious allergic reaction over the weekend – my skin was covered in wheals – Now my clothing is making marks on my skin – esp. at night when I am laying on them.
Thanks for this site.
Dora
Hi,
I get the silk long johns with the covered waist band and the cuff at the ankle or my favorite is the low rise with the v front. The lace waist is scratchy and it rolls. Read carefully, they have quite a few styles. I have also ordered a large in the kids sizes (I’m small),they had one that was silk and cotton at the time I ordered it. Be sure to wash everything several times with dye-free, perfume-free detergent or soap and rinse well before wearing.
Hope this helps for you. It really is nice to have something you can be completely comfortable in to relax and something to sleep in that’s safe, other-wise you get no relief.
Haha I am honestly the first reply to your incredible writing?!?
Hi Jenny,
You are the second to reply to the post about Allergy to Clothes. Do you have a problem with a reaction to fabric dyes, fabric coatings and detergents? I’d like to hear more.
If only more people would read about this..
Hehe I’m really the first reply to this incredible post!?
Hi,
It would really be great if you would have added something to the discussion or asked a question. I want to start a dialogue about these subjects, I guess it takes a while.