Moth Proof Wool and Anti-Dust Mite Duvets | Ask Textile History

Wouldn't our lives be so much easier if companies had to disclose these details to begin with?

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References:
(4) Chlorphenylid. Wikipedia; 2023.
(14) Acaricide. Wikipedia; 2024.

[johannageisel]

There is a self-cleaning fur pillow in the foreground. Superior fiber quality!

[wolkehauch]

I used to work at a Red Cross Second hand store here in Sweden, in the textile and clothing department. We were not allowed to sell blankets and other items labelled as moth-proof due to the chemicals. We were even instructed to put them in the trash and not the fabric recycle bins where we put items too stained or damaged to sell.

[elinordrake]

I couldn't agree more on the labeling comments. It's absurd that clothing is not better regulated as to content. And things are not even always guaranteed to be what the label claims!

[TruFlyFox]

I have been slowly changing my wardrobe to natural fibers (as things wear out). I have learned how to sew but realized that I don't have a style so sewing garments has proven more difficult than anticipated.

[rosabscura]

More than half way through the video and just now noticing your cat giving us the cold shoulder 🤣😍

[MijnWolden]

Okay... But... Which natural dye are you hinting at?

[rachelmolina]

Very informative video, thank you. I always enjoy your productions.

[catherinejustcatherine]

The aesthetic of the cat, plants, and whole "moving" picture is "fantastic"!

And, the information in the verbal content is so useful.

(congratulations & thank you)

[sonipitts]

This is such high-quality content. Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

[-beee-]

Wow! I had never considered the fact that my textiles might have other materials/chemicals not on the label. And our clothes are such intimate things! Wow.

[lisasternenkind]

I wash my bedding often at 90°C and I also treat my bed four times a year with what is called Kieselgur in German. It's not toxic for us and our pets, except for worms and alike. It takes the moisture out of all kinds of problematic entities, such as fleas, lice, mites, ticks, etc. It is used in chicken sheds for ages and I use it for all my fluffy pets since decades.

[moonieblackthorn]

Thank you so much Kristine! I always enjoy your videos. They're educational, and your voice is very calming.

[masonweems]

I just found this channel- this is so cool! I’m so glad you’re doing these, this is incredibly fascinating. Thank you!
(Your newest biggest fan)

[satsumamoon]

Organic clothing is available as are organic yarns and fabrics.

[katecapek]

Are you saying that the wool treatments were related to the carbon tetra chloride that used to used in dry cleaning?

[ShakespeareDoomsday]

I have a fabric treatment question! My favorite linen source (fabrics-store) sells pre-softened linen. I’ve made one garment out of it and I do really like it. Do you know anything about the process of softening fabric at the industrial scale? The same site also sells a “linen softening potion” and I would not be surprised if they used something similar in their manufacturing process.

[beakey]

Thank you for being such a niche nerd! <3

[jonnawyatt]

Giving a thumbs up but bedtime here in Australia.
Will watch tomorrow. 😊

[ThisSmallGnome]

I have seen that carbon block filters can grab modern pfas from water. Do you think that washing "moth proof" blankets with activated charcoal would help strip the chemicals off?