So I ordered some new Haynes "FreshIQ" Boxers... (Health conversation)

[HellBoy]

So I order new boxers from Amazon. The packing states "with New FreshIQ technology". I looked into this because I wanted to know what exactly they did to the fabric.

Here is the info:

FreshIQ is an antimicrobial finish that physically inhibits bacteria growth. Textiles naturally aid in the growth of bacteria by providing nutrients, and odor is a byproduct of bacterial growth during the time period in which the product is worn.

- http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...s-FreshIQ-Technology-Innovation-Men’s-Apparel

Antibacterial ingredient may cause cancer - https://www.livescience.com/48822-triclosan-exposure-caused-liver-cancer-mice.html

My concern: Although the FDA banned some antibacterial ingredients ( http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/02/health/fda-bans-antibacterial-soap/index.html ), who knows what Haynes added.

I'm not interested in using anything on/near my pride and joy that could possibly cause cancer. So I will be returning them.

Just something to think about...

 

[HellBoy]

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[supreme_kos]

Good info.....its becoming increasingly hard to make informed decisions on what we're putting in and on our bodies.

 

[HellBoy]

Thousands of consumer products — including cosmetics, sunscreens, and clothing — contain nanoparticles added by manufacturers to improve texture, kill microbes, or enhance shelf life, among other purposes. However, several studies have shown that some of these engineered nanoparticles can be toxic to cells.

A new study from MIT and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that certain nanoparticles can also harm DNA. This research was led by Bevin Engelward, a professor of biological engineering at MIT, and associate professor Philip Demokritou, director of HSPH’s Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology.

The researchers found that zinc oxide nanoparticles, often used in sunscreen to block ultraviolet rays, significantly damage DNA. Nanoscale silver, which has been added to toys, toothpaste, clothing, and other products for its antimicrobial properties, also produces substantial DNA damage, they found.

https://news.mit.edu/2014/tiny-particles-may-pose-big-risk

 

[LSN]

I’m surprised anybody would buy that shit...then again some of y’all niggas admitted y’all don’t bathe/shower for days @ a time

 

[West Endian]

https://www.mackweldon.com/products/boxer-briefs

 

[Gods_Debris]

I’m surprised anybody would buy that shit...then again some of y’all niggas admitted y’all don’t bathe/shower for days @ a time

"Toys, toothpaste, and clothing."

 

[HellBoy]

Fruit of the Loom's version is called "Dual Defense".

 

[HellBoy]

https://www.mackweldon.com/products/boxer-briefs

Thanks for the link, but I dont think I'll be paying that much for underwear.

(I ain't dating no more)

 

[IVEBEEN]

I’m surprised anybody would buy that shit...then again some of y’all niggas admitted y’all don’t bathe/shower for days @ a time

I was out when he said cancer

 

[LSN]

I was out when he said cancer

I was out when I seen “antimicrobial”...if taking a shower and putting on some clean regular ass draws ain’t enough then idk wtf to say

 

[Complex]

You plan on never taking them off.

 

[West Endian]

Thanks for the link, but I dont think I'll be paying that much for underwear.

(I ain't dating no more)

They are expensive. I might buy 1 or 2.....