Rash, swelling, migraines and shortness of breath. These were common cases that were brought to light in 2011 after flight attendants belonging to Alaskan Airlines got new uniforms. For years, many ...

The blue dye that rubs off your new pair of jeans is likely azo dye, the most common form of dye used in textile production. Thus far, scientists have determined that the health risk to consumers ...

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Yellow 5, also known as tartrazine or FD&C yellow #5, is a synthetic yellow ...

Some chemicals used in textile manufacturing—such as formaldehyde and azo dyes—can trigger skin irritation, rashes and allergic reactions. This is especially concerning for people with eczema ...

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