Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 6.2.6 · Paper 1
Revise: Physical Characteristics of TextilesFor example, formaldehyde resins used to make fabrics wrinkle-resistant can cause allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible users. Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation that can produce redness, itching and scaling. Latex and rubber chemicals in elastic components can also cause reactions.