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Fabric from China

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TooMuchFabric
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by TooMuchFabric » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:13 pm

My concern was what chemicals might be in the dyes being used in China. I had looked at the quality and was pleased with the thread count and feel of the fabric. It's just with all of the bad publicity that China has been having, I decided to not tempt fate. The fabric is to be used in something for my little granddaughter.
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cindyg
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by cindyg » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:22 am

Any of you that don't wash your fabric prior to using it might want to rethink that. From all that has been said here I'm so glad that I got into the habit of washing my fabrics.
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sewbug
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by sewbug » Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:58 am

Cranston Fabrics are made in the US. I maybe wrong but I think it's the only working fabric mill left here. I like Cranston fabrics, I've never had a problem with any of it.
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may
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by may » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:52 am

I'm with you Iowa Gal until I know more. The made in China lable is a NO NO.
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cindyg
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by cindyg » Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:19 pm

Hey y'all, QIAD Linda reminded us on another post that almost all our fabric is made in the Orient. It has been for quite some time. I wouldn't get scared about it now. Well, I'm not scared anyway because I wash all my fabrics. But for those of you who don't, nothing's changed.
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Pilot2b
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by Pilot2b » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:37 pm

I never thought about this relative to fabric. Who knows what chemicals the materials have been saturated with.

I get copies several time a week on everything that has been recalled, from toys to tools. With Christmas coming up, we need to be so careful of what toys we buy for our children and grandchildren.
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lorettav
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by lorettav » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:48 pm

I buy all my fabric from QIAD. Don't know where it comes from but it is first quality.
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sunsup
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by sunsup » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:37 pm

Yep, I pre-wash too. I should think that would take care of any problem with the dye or processing.
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mic-pa
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by mic-pa » Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:37 am

Hi, I just purchased a piece of fabric in Walmart yesterday that said, "This fabric was imported but printed at VIP Cranston in the USA." So obviously some one else is making the fabric for them and they are printing the design on it here. Incidently I washed the fabric and it did not bleed or discolor in any way. Marge
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AudreyB
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Re: Fabric from China

Post by AudreyB » Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:28 pm

If you think the fabric is bad. Make sure you don't buy out of country fish. They say that is is filthy or have way too many hormones in it.

Audrey
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