Humans are creatures of habit, but we're also creatures of comfort, and sometimes comfort

can come at a cost.

We wrap ourselves in big, cozy blankets, or give our little ones stuffed animals to cuddle

and soothe them throughout the night.

These items that we have been holding against our skin and breathing in bring a lot more

to the table than just warmth and support.

The most common fabrics and textiles used for these products and a lot more are often

riddled with harmful substances that can cause detrimental effects to your health.

Today we're diving into acrylic, and why you should avoid these toxic materials when

searching for your next source of comfort.

Welcome to Fatal Conveniences, where we address the things we may be doing in our daily

lives that are actually harming us, and in some cases, slowly killing us.

Tap water, teflon, caffeine, blue light, food additives, you name it, we dive into it.

We take a critical look at everyday products that really are affecting us and our bodies

and the environment and how we can avoid them and find a solution.

So let's dive in.

Acrylic.

It even sounds gnarly, doesn't it?

But we've gotten so used to it.

Was first manufactured in Germany in 1893 because it had similar characteristics and

properties of wool.

It was introduced in the United States by E.I. DuPont Company in 1950.

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