ALLERGY: FIBRES

Posted by admin on March 30, 2009 under Allergies | Be the First to Comment

• Coir
• Cotton
• Horsehair
• Jute, Sisal and Hemp
• Kapok
• Linen
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Ramie
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Silk
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Synthetics and Blends
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Viscose and Rayon
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Wool

Fibres often appear to be the first suspect if you react, say, to your bedding, clothing or furniture, but they are frequently not the prime cause of reactions.

The most common cause of reactions to bedding, for instance, is house dust mites rather than the material of your bedding . If you react to your clothing, the cause may be chemical treatments and finishes, such as resins or dyes, for instance, rather than the fibre itself. If you react to a piece of furniture, the cause can often be house dust mites or chemical treatments.

Your laundry agents may also be the cause of apparent reactions to fibres. Finally, tiny traces of mould spores cling invisibly to even slightly damp fabrics or bedding. If you know you are extremely allergic to moulds, these may be the cause of reactions to fibres.

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