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Speaker 1: to remove the chemical finishes that manufacturers put on clothes

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Speaker 1: rinse out the excess die finishes won't bother everyone who

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Speaker 1: but there are some people with sensitive skin who could

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Speaker 1: New clothes that have been washed once will be softer,

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Speaker 1: and that makes them more comfortable to wear. One common

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Speaker 1: question that many people have at this point is, wouldn't

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Speaker 1: extra chemicals on their new clothing. One common reason to

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Speaker 1: natural fibers like cotton and linen can mildew if they're

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Speaker 1: exposed to moisture. Manufacturers used formaldehyde to tree clothes that

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Speaker 1: clothes that carry formaldehyde based resins will give off a

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Speaker 1: you'll reduce them quite a bit. Another tag that appears

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