Question from Aileen
I have ordered several 100 percent cotton quilts and they still have a chemical smell to them. My husband with MCS isn’t able to tolerate them. Washing dosen’t help. Some of them were GOTS. certified and Oeko Tex.
Do you have any ideas or resources that would not hurt the budget?
Do you have any ideas or resources that would not hurt the budget?
Lisa’s Answer
You can find many options on Debra’s List. Buying GOTS certified organic cotton is the best way to ensure that there are no harmful chemicals in the product. Make sure that the entire product, and not just the cover or the fill, are GOTS certified. Oeko Tex certification is not as stringent as GOTS and does allow the use of synthetic fabrics.
I really can’t say for certain whether or not a sensitive individual will react to something because everyone is different. I can tell you whether or not a product is non-toxic.
Readers, any recommendations for those with MCS?
Years ago I bought a 100% cotton comforter and determined that the 100% cotton stuffing probably contained residual chemicals such as herbicides or pesticides. I couldn’t tolerate it and had to get rid of it. After that happened, I’ve since made sure that if there’s cotton stuffing (comforters, pillows), I only buy organically grown.