Not suitable for children's clothing?!?!?!

[robertandenith]

I went to Joann's and they have all these variety of beautiful fleece but it says that it is not suitable for children;s wear... WHY?!?! have you guys used this stuff?

Also, this is my first time making diapers, how many a day can you actually make?! I want to sell a few on etsy just to make some $ for the snap press lol!!!

[wonderwahine]

they have to say that because of fire retardant laws.

[robertandenith]

that's what I thought!!!! I even told the lady, but if it has fire retardants why would I use it on my baby's skin?!?! the lady looked all puzzled after my remarks lol!!!!


THANKS!!! woohoo!!! that means that I have a great variety of fleece for my cds...

[Hellga]

yeah, i've actually read that the fire-retardant stuff they soak fabrics in only lasts through like...4 washings...anyway, so it's really just a huge waste of money. However, if you're selling the stuff, you legally MUST make it from fire-retardant fabric, afaik.

[Leilalu]

Just be careful- when you hold your cigarette over your newborn or accidentally drop the butt on him.....





And, no offense if you do smoke.... just noting the ridiculousness of it all.

[robertandenith]

LOL!!!! NO WAY!!! Organic/Natural mama here!!!

okay so I guess fire retardant for selling huh? darn it! lol!!!

[tschecter]

Originally Posted by robertandenith

LOL!!!! NO WAY!!! Organic/Natural mama here!!!

okay so I guess fire retardant for selling huh? darn it! lol!!!

I don't know anyone who looks for fire retardant stuff for selling, or buying... lets think about it, shall we? for cloth diapers, we are talking cotton, hemp, bamboo, etc... realistically... these fibers would probably not absorb as much if they were treated in harse chemicals (like the onles you will find on the fire retardant fabrics) the only fabrics I have ever seen which say they are fire retardant, in fact, are polyester fabrics. we don't make diapers from polyester fabrics, with exception of covers and possibly outers.

Also, look at even the clothes in the stores... how many actually say fire retardant? anything that is cotton will most likely say keep away from open flames, lol...

Also, if you are actually looking for natural fire retardant materials, try wool. wool puts out flames, lol... it just will not sustain them. so handknit wool items, or sewn wool from recycled garments or from wool fabrics will be automatically and naturally fire retardant, without dealing with any chemicals.

in reality, most people who use cloth are doing it to avoid the chemicals, and would not be looking for fire-retardant fabrics.

[mehndi mama]

Only children's SLEEPWEAR must be fire-retardant. If you're selling other children's clothing or diapers, you don't need to worry about it.

[robertandenith]

ohhhh GOOD POINTS HERE! thank uu!!! I was already getting mad at the idea

[mkmb129]

Yes, it's only sleepwear. I've bought sleepwear that said on the tag "not fire resistant, not intended for children's sleepwear" when it's CLEARLY pj's-- now, this is just there way of getting around it. All you have to, I believe, is make it known that it's not been treated and isn't intended for sleepwear.. I make my son pj pants out of this dangerous stuff all the time

[paquerette]

Sleepwear must either be treated or form-fitting. If you get the two-piece cotton shirts and pants that are kinda like long johns, they're often not treated. I've even managed to find form-fitting one piece footies.

Another way to get around it is to buy things that aren't *really* sleepwear, like t shirts and sweats or leggings.

It always seemed silly to me to take fabrics that are such huge dangers for melting like nylon or polyester and then flame-retard them. How about starting with stuff that won't melt to skin?! Ugh.

Also, I think that wool may get around the legal requirements by being naturally flame retardant. I'd check into it, but I see natural/organic wooly pj's in some catalogs. Though come to think of it, they might be form-fitting too.

[Leilalu]

Well seeing as how flame retardents are in everything, I am surprised we aren't flame resistant by now!

I'm laughing, but crying on the inside...

[robertandenith]

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