Cationic Fiber Modification

[cynical]

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Recently, a new process called cationic fiber modification has become popular. Rather than using harsh chemicals during the dying process, cotton is treated to make it positively charged so it attracts the negatively charged dye. Currently dye is treated with a lot of salt and dye as the dye does not naturally stick to the clothing. With this process, not as much dye needs to be used and the hues turn out brighter. Not only that, but the process can also be done using standard dyeing and finishing machines, so the manufacturers do not need to buy new supplies.

Just came across this part of an article and found it interesting. Wonder if it remains positively charged or not? Anyone else know more about this?
The rest of the article talks about bt cotton as well and how it is a toxin to insects. Which we knew but have to wonder again if it is also a toxin to some humans as well. I have a very hard time wearing new cotton and I am not sure if this is due to mold exposure or not.

Cyn

[cynical]

Textile Industry Could Get A "Charge" Out Of Greener Dyeing Process


In cationic fiber modification, a chemical called N-(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) trimethylammonium chloride is applied to the cotton before it is dyed. The chemical gives the cotton fiber a permanent positive electrical charge, which strongly attracts the negatively charged dyes. All cotton dyes have negative electrical charges.

[sojii]

Would that explain the greater electrical charge / static we seem to have? I don't understand electricity very well, but wouldn't the cotton then "charge" everything that comes within range, including clothes of other fabrics hanging with it? Since most new clothes are cotton or cotton blends, wouldn't that eventually affect all the other fabrics in a store / department?
They'd all just pass the charge along?

[JimDoe]

Cynical I find that post very interesting. Heres why. When I first started noticing fibers they were what I call the true morgellons fibers. Florence blue, red, yellow, silver, gold and black. The blue and red ones had what seemed to be a strong electric charge. Those fibers of blue and red were hollow. If I held one a half inch from my finger or other part of body they would bend and stick to the flesh. Magnetic or electric like. The bend and stick was real and noticable. I haven,t seen a true morgellons fiber in a year now. The last ones I got were much more light blue soft and cotton like. They never seemed to have that attraction. I think those were more fungi than cotton. Its a good post you made. I never imagined thinking along the line of dye and electrosensitivity in our manufactered cotton. I,m really interested in this, seems to awnsered some of my haunting obserervations with the morgs fibers. If you find out more on this let us know. If I do I will as well. Thanks Cyn.