Professional Dress Fabrics and Skin Safety

Q1: What are the common fabrics used in professional dresses?

A1: Professional dresses are often made from fabrics such as polyester, cotton blends, wool blends, nylon, and silk. These fabrics are chosen for their different properties, such as wrinkle resistance, durability, and comfort.

Q2: Which harmful substances in fabric production can affect the skin?

A2: Two commonly found harmful substances in textiles are:

Formaldehyde

Used in “anti-wrinkle” and “crease-resistant” finishing processes. It is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and respiratory issues. It is also classified as a potential carcinogen (oeko-tex.com, textilefocus.com).
Excessive formaldehyde can lead to rashes, itching, and in long-term exposure, more serious health problems (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

Azo Dyes and Their Degradation Products (Aromatic Amines)

Azo dyes are widely used in textile coloring. Improperly processed dyes may break down into aromatic amines, which are allergenic and some of them are carcinogenic (allergystandards.com, textilefocus.com).
Certain dyes, such as disperse blue 106/124, are known to cause contact dermatitis (allergystandards.com).

Q3: How does SAINIYA (sainiya.shop) address these issues and ensure fabric safety?

A3: SAINIYA can adopt the following best practices:

1. Use low-formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free finishing

   Apply finishing agents that do not release or only minimally release formaldehyde, ensuring compliance with Oeko-Tex, REACH, and other international safety standards (oeko-tex.com, textilefocus.com).

   Clearly label garments as “low formaldehyde” or “formaldehyde-free” to improve consumer trust.

    

2. Use safe dyes and obtain certifications

   Avoid azo dyes that may release carcinogenic aromatic amines. Instead, use dyes certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 or GOTS (allergystandards.com).

   Add certification marks such as “Oeko-Tex” or “REACH compliant” to product descriptions.

    

3. Ensure supply chain transparency and testing

   Publish testing summaries or downloadable safety certificates (e.g., Oeko-Tex reports) on the website.
   

   Conduct independent testing regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.

    

   Promote natural or certified eco-friendly fabrics
   Encourage the use of cotton, silk, or certified eco-friendly blends that reduce reliance on synthetic finishing chemicals and risky dyes (earthday.org).

References

Chemicals in Textiles and the Health Implications emphasizes how manufacturers can ensure safety by meeting Oeko-Tex standards and avoiding aromatic amines (allergystandards.com).
Earth Day highlights the dangers of VOCs like formaldehyde and azo dyes, while recommending natural fabrics and certified alternatives (earthday.org).
Oeko-Tex findings confirm that substances like formaldehyde, aniline, and chlorobenzenes pose potential risks, with some products still showing elevated levels (oeko-tex.com).
TextileFocus reviews industry efforts to restrict hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, azo dyes, and NPEOs (textilefocus.com).