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another silk question

20 years ago

I'm just starting to seriously sew with silk, and my plans for silk tops are mostly sleevless summer stuff. I know regular deodorant is bad bad BAD for silk (and basically everything else), and my solution in the past has been to go without on silk tank top days. I have faith, though, that there has got to be a better solution. Do you folks know of any products that are any better for wearing with delicate fabrics?

Thanks!

~bouche

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barker_tx
20 years ago
I have no idea what this will do to silk (you might experiment by putting a little on a silk scrap) but our local paper just this week had a tip on using Milk of Magnesia (the one right out of the bottle for human consuption) - just rub a tiny bit in your armpit.

Also there is a very good deodorant made from Tea Tree Oil...you might give it a try.

Carolyn
xstpenguin
20 years ago
You can even get a deoderant made from a piece of stainless steel - don't ask me how it works, but it is something to do with water!

I'll post a link if you want one...

Cheers,
AJ

PS since it is the bacteria that causes the smell when I had a rash and couldn't use my usual deo for a week, I used anti-septic cream, worked fine!
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