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x-no-archive:yes dragonlady wrote:
In article , "E" wrote: OK, I agree but I thought rayon was "manmade" Edith who treats things as natural vs. manmade... Yes I'm always a bit POed at people who talk about 'chemicals' as though chemicals were bad things when there isn't anything in the world that isn't made of chemicals. It's like saying 'animals' and meaning only mammals and excluding spiders or fish. Well, in the long run, everything is "manmade" -- the cotton does not grow on the plant prewoven. (Sorry -- it's hot, and I felt like it.) Rayon is a natural, plant fiber made from trees (wood). This is the reason that those of us who enjoy fabric art -- from handpainting to tie dying to whatever -- know we can use rayon. The "fiber reactive" dyes require natural fabrics, and just don't work on the stuff with a petro-chemical base. It's also, imho, the reason that rayon drapes so nicely, and breathes well, and feels good close to the skin! I'm not sure why folks think that rayon is in the same category as nylon and lycra and polyester -- maybe just the name? But it isn't. My problem with rayon is that it often requires hand washing or dry cleaning, and I don't think it wears as well as cotton. So rayon may not be manufactured in the same sense as nylon but it isn't quite the same as cotton or linen is it? Maybe it's just that cheaper clothes are made of it. grandma Rosalie |
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On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 22:48:22 GMT, "E"
wrote: does anyone have a copy of the kids report that he wrote about the harmful effects of the horrible chemical H20? how it kills so many people each year... You mean this one? Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, bloating, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. Dihydrogen monoxide is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain. It: --contributes to the "greenhouse effect". --may cause severe burns. --contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. --accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. --may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes. --has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients. Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions! Significant quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the substance has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the Midwest, and recently California. Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used: --as an industrial solvent and coolant. --in nuclear power plants. --in the production of Styrofoam. --as a fire retardant. --in many forms of cruel animal research. --in the distribution of pesticides. (Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.) --as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this chemical compound due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." Worse, military organizations--- the Navy is the worst offender--- are developing weapons based on DHMO. Other branches of the military receive tons the substance through a highly sophisticated distribution network that's hidden underground, away from public scrutiny. Many military facilities store large quantities of DHMO for later use! It's Not Too Late! Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical. What you don't know can hurt you and others throughout the world. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. Outer Limits |
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Rosalie B. wrote: x-no-archive:yes dragonlady wrote: In article , "E" wrote: OK, I agree but I thought rayon was "manmade" Edith who treats things as natural vs. manmade... Yes I'm always a bit POed at people who talk about 'chemicals' as though chemicals were bad things when there isn't anything in the world that isn't made of chemicals. It's like saying 'animals' and meaning only mammals and excluding spiders or fish. Well, in the long run, everything is "manmade" -- the cotton does not grow on the plant prewoven. (Sorry -- it's hot, and I felt like it.) Rayon is a natural, plant fiber made from trees (wood). This is the reason that those of us who enjoy fabric art -- from handpainting to tie dying to whatever -- know we can use rayon. The "fiber reactive" dyes require natural fabrics, and just don't work on the stuff with a petro-chemical base. It's also, imho, the reason that rayon drapes so nicely, and breathes well, and feels good close to the skin! I'm not sure why folks think that rayon is in the same category as nylon and lycra and polyester -- maybe just the name? But it isn't. My problem with rayon is that it often requires hand washing or dry cleaning, and I don't think it wears as well as cotton. So rayon may not be manufactured in the same sense as nylon but it isn't quite the same as cotton or linen is it? Maybe it's just that cheaper clothes are made of it. grandma Rosalie It's the same as any other fabric: there's high quality, and low quality. The higher quality rayon wears well, goes through the washer and even the dryer, and is nice to work with. Some of it even resists wrinkling (that is my biggest problem: I don't iron stuff, and rayon tends to wrinkle easily -- though it is also easy to iron. I don't care much for cotton in my "Sunday go-to-meeting" clothes, and can't afford silk -- rayon seems to work pretty well for that. However, it IS the same as cotton or linen, in that it is a natural fiber that breathes well and takes dyes well. I could be wrong about this, but I get the impression that a decade or so ago (before I started sewing . . .) the rayon stuff that was on the market was mostly cheap stuff. -- Children won't care how much you know until they know how much you care |
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"blacksalt" wrote in message ... E wrote: OK, I agree but I thought rayon was "manmade" A very interesting website: http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/rayon.htm NEAT! thanks! Edith |
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"toto" wrote in message ... On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 22:48:22 GMT, "E" wrote: does anyone have a copy of the kids report that he wrote about the harmful effects of the horrible chemical H20? how it kills so many people each year... You mean this one? Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, bloating, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. Dihydrogen monoxide is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain. It: --contributes to the "greenhouse effect". --may cause severe burns. --contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. --accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. --may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes. --has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients. Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions! Significant quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the substance has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the Midwest, and recently California. Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used: --as an industrial solvent and coolant. --in nuclear power plants. --in the production of Styrofoam. --as a fire retardant. --in many forms of cruel animal research. --in the distribution of pesticides. (Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.) --as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this chemical compound due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." Worse, military organizations--- the Navy is the worst offender--- are developing weapons based on DHMO. Other branches of the military receive tons the substance through a highly sophisticated distribution network that's hidden underground, away from public scrutiny. Many military facilities store large quantities of DHMO for later use! It's Not Too Late! Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical. What you don't know can hurt you and others throughout the world. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. Outer Limits. yes! thanks! Edith |
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