Dear Kim, Rather than trying to remove the chemicals from the garments, consider trying to protect your husband from the garments/chemicals. Would it be feasible for him to wear a light cotton undergarment, similar to long underwear underneath the uniform. This way the chemicals would not be in direct contact with his skin and if the undergarment is washed frequently then leach through would be minimized. The idea would be similar to wearing a cotton glove underneath a latex glove for people with latex allergies. I understand that you live in Texas so the cotton would need to be thin or he might overheat in the summer.
Derek -------------- Original message from Kim & Garth Travis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- > I would love something environmentally friendly, but we don't have a > say. I am wondering, if I do everything they say not to, such as washing > the garments with tallow soap, will I get rid of the chemicals? There is > no reason for my hubby to need fire protective gear, he has never been > involved with a fire in his 16 years with the company. I will not be > risking his life in anyway by removing the chemicals. I will be risking > him if I don't, especially in the summer in Texas! > > If there was any solidarity among the workers, we could fight this. The > only ones who have opened their mouths have found their work being > scrutinized under a fine microscope, if you know what I mean. There were > only 2 who cared, besides us. The general attitude is that the company > will pay if it harms us, so who cares? > > Bright Blessings, > Kim _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
