Allergy Relief Expert

Wool clothing is known for its comfort, strength, flexibility and durability, but the health benefits of pure wool is what makes it outstanding from other natural and manmade fibers. There are persons who believe that they may be allergic to wool, however allergy specialist state that it may actually be the organic matter such as dust and pollen in the wool that is really causing their allergy symptoms.

Hypoallergenic Qualities
People who suffer from allergies choose wool for its ability to resist mold, bacteria and fungi are common causes of allergic reactions. Wool also repels dust mites , which seem to cause some forms of asthma. The mites need moisture to reproduce and survive, but the wool draws moisture and allows for rapid evaporation creating an inhospitable environment for dust mites.

Regulatory Temperature
The quality wool clothing is both warm in cold weather and cool when the sun rises. Its fibers form pockets of air that help take the moisture the body and dries quickly to keep dry and warm.

Fire resistance
With an ignition temperature of 570-600 degrees celsius wool is much more difficult to ignite than other natural fibers and most certainly man-made fibers used in textile manufacturing. Wool is a natural fire retardant. When touched a flame it will resist burning and may finally extinguished itself. Wool clothing is recommended for this reason clothing for children and, especially sleepwear.

The organic wool with the added comfort of knowing that never came into contact with chemicals of any kind and is completely natural and safe.

So when it comes to quality of natural wool fibers insist on the safest option in the textile industry.

About the Author:

Greg Richmond is a retired teacher with 36 years experience. He is also a partner in an Australian business called Seekushop Marketing which markets quality, niche products over the world. www.aussieclothesforkids.com

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I think I’m allergic to wool. What are allergic reactions to wool and what should I expect?

Best Answer:

Allergy doctors agree that a true wool allergy is rare. However, persons who are “allergic to wool”  will attest that they experience allergic reactions when they come in contact with wool.

Persons who have a wool allergy which try on a sweater for example state that the scratchy itch is so immediate and so miserable; they must take it off immediately!

Is experiencing the itch a wool allergy? Most allergy doctor believe that some people are more prone to experience irritation from wool, but that doesn’t always mean it is a true allergic response. However for people with atopic dermatitis or eczema, those same doctors will recommend the avoidance of wool, because of it’s irritating tendency.

Other Wool  Allergies

Lanolin which can be found in many personal care products is actually wool alcohol, extracted from wool. Many people with known wool allergies will also have a tendency towards any contact with lanolin.

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology states that a chronic allergy sufferer will experience respiratory allergies from wearing wool. However, their research indicates that this is not from the wool itself but rather from other allergens in or in the wool.

Wool Allergy Relief

Unfortunately, there are no silver bullets to protect you from a wool allergy other than avoidance. In the old days, people wore wool because they beleived it kept them warmer, but there are many synthetic alternatives to wool that do not show to cause allergic reactions.

About the author:

Dana Jacobs is a dress designer in New York City.

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