“…According to the medical literature, cumulative irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, contact uriticaria, atopic dermatitis, and phototoxic contact dermatitis are the five categories of dermatological health problems attributed to textiles, dyes, and finishes. Repeated contact with abrasive agents such as wool (Davies & Barker, 1944;Greenwood, 1960;Peterkin, 1948) or fiberglass (Abel, 1966;Peachey, 1967) or with chemical agents such as dyes may cause cumulative irritant dermatitis (a nonal-lergic reaction). Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin reaction caused by identified allergens or sensitizers that combine with skin protein to form antigens.…”