Question from Phil
Hi Debra,
You mentioned you mostly purchase regular cotton or linen clothing, but are careful to select these fabrics with no permanent press finish.
How do you know which cotton fabrics have no permanent press finish? Is there a particular brand you look for?
Thank you,
Debra’s Answer
Fabrics with permanent-press finishes are labeled “permanent press,” “easy care,” “wrinkle free” or some similar wording. It is on the label as a selling point, as some people want this.
I’ve never purchased a garment that was not so labeled, and then suspected it had a formaldehyde-based finish on it.
