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How Natural Fabrics Can Make Your Life Better

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Image Source: Contrado When buying clothes, or searching for fabric, your first thought might not necessarily be; “where did this fabric come from,” but maybe it should. It is easy to pop into a store, reach for the latest fashions and not question what it is made from. If it fits, looks good and doesn’t cost the earth, then it is normally considered a win. Over to the checkout we go! Read more. There are plenty of fabrics and textiles available and each has its unique features. Each one also boasts a set of positive and negative traits as well as reasons why they are used. However, the subject of natural fabrics is an important and passionate one. Natural fabrics are not only good for human health but also for the environment.

Flame retardant in furniture poses danger, Duke study shows

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Indications are growing that some of the most comfortable resting places in your home – your couch, your bed’s mattress – could be a health hazard. Read more. Various studies have depicted the possibility of cancer exposure flame-retardant furniture. Apparently, these are useful household items that should be protecting us from household fires, but are instead posing a huge risk to our health. Other research has shown that such household items have a negative impact on our children’s learning.