Category Archives: Shatnez

Shatnez in Baggio Men’s Suits

6 Shevat 5772 January 30, 2012 Shatnez 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 read more »

Shatnez in Scarves

6 Shevat 5772 January 30, 2012 Shatnez 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 read more »

Zara Kids Coat

6 Shevat 5772 January 30, 2012 The 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 read more »

Shatnez Alert: Baseball Caps

17 Tammuz 5771 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Six 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, read more »

Shatnez in a J. Crew Sweater

13 Iyar 5771 May 17, 2011 A blue and white woman’s J. Crew (China) sweater, bought at the J. Crew store near Monsey, New York was found to be shatnez. Composed of 2-ply yarns, the dark blue ply was 100% Wool and the white ply was 100% Linen. The label itself listed 55% Merino Wool, read more »

Shatnez Alerts: Silk Suits

5 Iyar 5771 May 9, 2011 If a silk suit does not list wool or linen on its content label, do I have to have it tested for Shatnez? A consumer bought a 100% silk Hugo Boss (Germany) men’s suit to the Chicago Shatnez laboratory. The collar backing contained a fabric combining wool and linen. read more »

Shatnez Newsletter

9 Nissan 5771 April 13, 2011 The Nissan Shatnez newsletter is available for those wishing to check which items have recently been found to contain shatnez as well as other related information. This is a worthwhile read before Pesach. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – shatnez-newsletter-april-2011_docx   To contact read more »

Shatnez Alert: Escada Women’s Jacket

2 Nissan 5771 April 6, 2011 The shoulder pads of this Escada women’s jacket had linen canvas material inside. The jacket was pure wool. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-mar-escada-shoulder-pads2_docx   To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

Shatnez Alert: Lady’s Coat: Toggle Buttons

29 Adar II 5771 April 4, 2011 A Sacai Assoc ladies coat was brought to the Flatbush Shatnez Laboratory. It was made in Japan. The contents label listed: 90% Wool, 10% Nylon To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-mar-toggle1_docx   To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com

Shatnez Alert: Giorgio Armani Lady’s Skirt

29 Adar II 5771 April 4, 2011 A Giorgio Armani lady’s skirt was tested at the Kiryat Sefer Shatnez Laboratory. Its contents label listed 40% Wool, 40 % Silk and 20% Linen. To read the entire article, please click on the following hyperlink – 11-mar-skirt_docx   To contact Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman directly, email jerusalemshatneznews@live.com