Parents are finding out that some clothing textiles contain a variety of chemical substances can be released during wear and trigger allergic reactions, leaving many to purchase organic baby clothes.

Classic Textile-dermatitis is characterized by allergic reactions that show up later, such as redness, scaling, and eczema. They usually occur for hours, sometimes only days after contact with the substance, “explains textile experts. Less common are immediate allergic reactions, but parents should take notice of any wheezing, redness, and welts. Parents should remove the garment immediately, wash the skin well and take kids to see a physician for an anti-allergic shot, which is effective against these types of urticaria.

Particularly affected are body parts with intensive clothing contact: arm folds and armpits, knees, the groin or the buttocks. The reaction is intensified by the friction of the substances on the skin and sweating.

What Substances Can Trigger A Reaction?

Experts say it’s hard to narrow down. Manufacturers use these chemical substances to develop their textiles because of the costs. Whether silk, cotton or polyester – the fibers are often equipped with a whole cocktail of dyes, and textile resins to enhance the color, shine, iron-free and comfortable wear of the clothing, but it can backfire and cause allergic reactions. This is one of the reasons organic baby clothes have been popularized in recent years.

Many of these individual substances in a piece of clothing are not publicized, and consumers never know since it’s not on the label. Especially textile dyes are often problematic. Experts point out, there are studies showing that 49 dyes from currently about 800 textile dyes used are potential contact allergens. An alternative is things that are undyed or treated with natural dyes. And bright textiles contain less dye than dark ones.

What To Do?

During the manufacture of clothing, many dyes, and chemical compounds are used, leaving residues in the clothes, so it is advisable to wash clothes before first use, especially in children’s clothing. This initial washing is also important because drying bags containing skin-irritating substances are also used to store clothes.

In addition to the type of clothing you purchase, parents must also be mindful of what they use to clean clothing. Detergents and fabric softeners may have remnants left in the fabrics of the clothes, then when worn, children sensitive to these compounds can have a reaction.

Not only the detergents, and softeners but also the bleach can cause allergic reactions. And those seasonal outfits — if it’s been stored for a long time is highly recommended that you wash it all because it can accumulate dust, mites, or even fungi or mold spores. So experts say become more knowledgeable about what you wear or certain products could cause harm.