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Why do wool Sweaters need to be tested?

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

10 Shevat 5772

February 3, 2012

sweather-by-ralph-laurenLinen threads are used on occasion in the seams of sweaters. The linen threads are sometimes easily removed and the sweater is then non shatnez.

A 100% Lambs Wool Polo by Ralph Lauren lady’s sweater (Hong Kong) was found to contain a red linen thread in its seam (as seen in the picture).

Click on the hyperlink to view the entire alert and photos - 12-feb-sweaters_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

Shatnez in Anthropologie Skirt

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

anthropologie-skirtAn Eva Franco-Anthropologie (USA) skirt, shown in the picture, was brought to the Lakewood Shatnez Laboratory. It was listed as 55% cotton and 45% linen.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-nov-ca-skirt_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Escada Dress

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

shatnez-testers-logo3This is a wool dress that is simply full of shatnez.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-dec-ca-escada-dress

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Zara Kids Boys Vest

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

shatnez-photo1A Zara Kids (China) vest was tested at the Lakewood Shatnez laboratory. The content label listed: Outer shell: 63% Polyester, 30% Wool, 5% Rayon, 2% Acrylic

Lining: 100% Cotton.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink 11-nov-ca-zara-boys-vest_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Ellen Tracy Jacket

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

ellen-tracyThis women’s jacket (Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy) was examined by the Houston Shatnez laboratory. The law does not compel labeling to list all threads in the garment. Read and the alert and see.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-oct-ellen-tracy-jkt

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Scarves II

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

shatnez-photo-with-sheep2A] The Boro Park Shatnez Laboratory examined this plaid scarf. It had no labels attached to it.

The fabric was composed of heavily recycled yarns. R’ Sasson Gelb found slubs of both wool and linen in the fabric.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 12-jan-ca-scarves-revised_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Shatnez in Baggio Men’s Suits

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

mans-suit2Shatnez was fund in a Baggio men’s suit – the collar stiffener was linen.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-dec-ca-baggio-suits_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Shatnez in Scarves

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

scarf-woolShatnez in the actual fabric of scarves in uncommon. However, when a scarf is made of more complex woven fabric, it could have shatnez.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-dec-ca-scarves_docx

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Zara Kids Coat

Monday, January 30th, 2012

6 Shevat 5772

January 30, 2012

toggle-cord-coatThe Flatbush and the Tosh Shatnez laboratories tested Zara kids Bulgaria) coat.  See what the alert says regarding the toggle cords.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink - 11-nov-zara-kids-coat_docx1

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

I am aware some of these alerts are weeks old but I am also aware that for many many subscribers and readers, this is the only source of shatnez alerts information. Therefore, alerts that have accumulated over past weeks while I was off the air are being posted at this time.

Shatnez Alert: Baseball Caps

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

17 Tammuz 5771
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

baseball-capSix baseball caps were brought for inspection to the Monsey Shatnez Laboratory for inspection. The six included a Chicago Bears cap made in the Dominican Republic, of 100% wool.

To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink  11-july-ca-baseball-caps_docx
 

To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com