Why is Teviron clothing safe?
If the index of oxygen in the air is less than LOI 24– (limit of oxygen index); many materials may be likely to burn. For example, if the LOI of cotton is at 19-21, it is combustible. The LOI of Teviron is between 35-37; therefore, it is not flammable. Once Teviron is exposed to fire, it will burn with a blackened color and give off an abnormal smell, and thus attracting our immediate attention. Teviron material will not burn for long or ignite other things. Teviron material has been determined to be fireproof in Japan. Therefore, Teviron is a safety fiber. Teviron fiber is considered to be healthy clothing and there are no side effects.
While Teviron is a fire resistant material, I find a lot of the answers don’t address the real issue that Teviron is made from PVC, and the flexible type which contains a lot of additives such as phthalates to make it softer… Given all the concerns about PVC and how these additives eventually leech out, and putting it together with the recommendation for Teviron clothing to be worn over as much skin as possible for as long as possible each day, I would think that such risks needs to be highlighted. Unfortunately I was not able to get any material composition report about Teviron.
It would be useful to understand its impact here before commiting and investing in this product since its results are meant to be felt after extended exposure to it through direct skin contact.
The concerns here do not also address the issue of how PVC is produced or disposed of…
For more comprehensive look at the dangers of PVC, check out: http://chej.org/campaigns/pvc/resources/reports-on-the-hazards-of-pvc/
