Pure cotton underwear is relatively easy to find in High Street shops. Cotton jersey vests and pants are commonly sold by all the major clothing chains, as are warmer knitted cotton winter underwear. Flocky knitted cotton underwear can sometimes irritate sensitive skin where cotton jersey (also called cotton interlock) does not. If you are very sensitive, stick to cotton jersey. You may need to beware of trimmings, lace and elastic upsetting you

Nightwear can be harder to track down. Some chemically sensitive people react to cotton poplin, cotton lawn and winceyette, because of fabric treatments. Again, cotton jersey can be safer. Most High Street chains usually have a selection of cotton jersey nightwear for women and children. Marks and Spencer commonly stock 100 per cent cotton poplin men’s pyjamas. Mail order sources for cotton jersey nightwear are given below. Finding 100 per cent cotton bras can also be tricky. Specialist underwear shops or departments usually stock light cotton jersey sports bras which are practicable if you need only light support. Playtex make a 100 per cent cotton support bra, the ‘Whisper* bra. Natural Fibres supply 100 per cent cotton bras by post, with a size range up to 115 cm (46 inches). David Nieper also supply 100 per cent cotton bras by post. Schmidt Natural Clothing sell a silk and cotton blend bra top. Maternity bras are commonly available in pure cotton. Even if not pregnant, you may find them useful, since they are designed for proper support.

Nice Irma’s sell Indian cotton dressing gowns. Women’s slips and petticoats in cotton are sold by post by David Nieper.

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