Question from Mary Marston
It’s getting difficult to avoid tagless garments for adults. Is tagless categorically bad stuff, or does it depend on the ink used, the sensitivity of the wearer, etc.? If you don’t have an obvious allergic reaction to the ink, does that mean it is safe to wear?
Debra’s Answer
I think that there are probably several types of inks used to print the tagless tags, which may be of varying toxicity. I primarily wear 100% cotton tank tops with tagless tags. None of them have irritated my skin, nor did they have an odor. Some washed out entirely faster than others.
I don’t consider tagless tags to be a major toxic hazard. If fact, I personally actually prefer them to the scratchy polyester fabric tags that are very uncomfortable for me. I know many babies and children have developed rashes and some companies have changed their inks.
That said, some sensitive adults may very well react to them.
