With the onset of winter, more and more people are pulling out the fleece clothes they have bought to protect themselves from the cold.
But when everyone praised the warmth brought to us by fleece clothes, this "artifact" was revealed to be "toxic", and long-term wearing may also cause blood cancer!
Can we still trust the fleece clothes on the market? How do we choose?
Seeing that winter was coming and the weather was getting colder and colder, Xiao Wang hurried to the mall to buy winter clothes.
Originally, she just wanted to buy a down jacket or two, but she was quickly attracted to the plush clothes.
According to the shopping guide, this kind of fleece clothes are not only very comfortable to wear, but also the most fashionable style at the moment, which also makes Xiao Wang buy a lot of fleece clothes without saying a word.
But when Xiao Wang went home and packed up her clothes and brushed the video, she swiped the video science popularization of "composite fleece clothes are toxic".
Xiao Wang was immediately frightened, did he buy a bunch of poisons by himself?
What is composite fleece? To put it simply, it is to stick a thin layer of fluff to the fabric, so that it is light and warm to wear, like putting a fluffy little vest on the fabric.
The key to making these pants is how to stick the fluff firmly to the fabric, which requires the use of glue.
There are two main types of glues commonly used: hot melt glue and oil glue.
Hot melt adhesives are like a magical candy that melts when heated and hardens when cooled.
It bonds well and is not harmful to the human body, but this glue is not cheap.
Oil glue, like a mischievous elf, needs to be dissolved with some special "magic potion" (organic solvent) in order to work.
These organic solvents may contain formaldehyde, which is the main culprit of our disease.
The harm of formaldehyde is self-evident, and the first point will seriously affect our sleep quality.
Have you ever been tossing and turning in bed and couldn't sleep? Or maybe you finally fall asleep, but you always have strange dreams, and you wake up the next day feeling tired and dizzy?
This is most likely due to high levels of formaldehyde in your bedroom.
Being in this environment for a long time will not allow our bodies to rest and repair sufficiently, and the efficiency of work and life will be greatly reduced.
And formaldehyde can also quietly destroy our immune system.
As we all know, the immune system is like the "security" of our body, guarding us from germs and viruses at all times.
However, if we live in an environment with excessive formaldehyde for a long time, our immune function will gradually decline and we will become more and more susceptible to illness.
It's like the "security guards" have been defeated, and petty theft can invade our bodies with impunity.
Formaldehyde is also not to be underestimated as a damage to our respiratory system.
Inhaling excessive amounts of formaldehyde can irritate our respiratory tract and cause uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing and chest tightness.
Over time, it can develop into serious diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, and even emphysema.
I have a neighbor uncle who worked in a furniture factory when he was young and was exposed to a large amount of formaldehyde every day.
In old age, his lung health deteriorated, and he often had to go in and out of the hospital because of breathing difficulties.
I would like to remind women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant that they must pay extra attention to avoid exposure to formaldehyde.
Because formaldehyde can pass through the placental barrier, it directly affects the development of the fetus.
If a pregnant woman lives in an environment with excessive formaldehyde for a long time, it will greatly increase the risk of birth defects in the fetus, and even lead to serious consequences such as miscarriage and premature birth.
Therefore, for the health of the baby, expectant mothers must stay away from formaldehyde.
But let's not beat composite fleece clothes to death with a stick, after all, there is only a part of the problem.
In this regard, I will give you a reassurance: as long as it is produced in line with national standards and has a formal production process, we don't need to worry too much.
But there are so many fleece clothes on the market today, how can we ensure that what we choose is safe?
The first step is to choose a product from a well-known brand.
You think, those big brands don't dare to fool people, their craftsmanship and quality are more reliable, and they care about their reputation.
Just like the old king in our village, he has been making tofu for decades, never using inferior raw materials, and he is afraid of smashing his own signboard.
These big brands are the same reason, they prefer to use the kind of environmentally friendly and safe hot melt adhesive, although it is a little more expensive, but it is good for our health.
Even if we don't want to buy famous brands, we must buy them through formal channels.
It's easy to shop online these days, but you also have to be careful of unknown stores.
I have a neighbor's aunt who bought a fleece dress at a small online store, but after wearing it for a few days, she lost hair, pilled, and smelled weird, which made her angry.
Therefore, everyone must keep their eyes open and choose those reputable big shopping malls or official flagship stores.
Of course, when shopping for clothes, don't forget to take a closer look at the product label.
It's like an "ID card" for clothes, with a lot of important information on it.
For example, to see if there is a safety standard, a number like "GB18401-2010", but also to look at the fabric composition and manufacturer information.
When it comes to materials, high-quality fleece pants are usually made from natural fibers, such as wool, cashmere, or high-quality synthetic fibers, such as microfiber.
These materials are particularly comfortable to wear, as if wrapped in a layer of warm clouds.
When shopping for clothes, it is also important to touch and smell them with your hands.
Good fleece pants are soft and comfortable to the touch, especially smooth to the touch, and there is no pungent smell.
If you touch the clothes that are hard or smelly, then be careful, it may be an inferior product.
If you are still not sure, you can use the following tips to remove formaldehyde.
The first method is warm salt water soaking.
This method is particularly simple, like pickling pickles, and soaking your newly bought clothes in warm salted water.
It only takes 10-20 minutes, salt water can help us "drive" the formaldehyde out of the clothes, and it can also disinfect the clothes by the way to prevent fading.
If you buy clothes that are suitable for high-temperature treatment, you can try the second method: high-temperature soaking.
Just like we simmer rice, soak clothes in hot water for an hour.
This can speed up the speed at which formaldehyde escapes. However, this method depends on the material of the clothes, and you can't "cook" clothes that shouldn't be hot.
The last option is to use activated charcoal, we can put a few packets of activated charcoal next to the new clothes, and let it help us absorb the formaldehyde and odor.