The following press release was issued by the Vaad L’mishmeres Shatnez:
Shatnez Press Release
From: Vaad L’mishmeres Shatnez
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Bresler, Executive Director
Phone: 1-877-4-SHATNEZ
Email: VaadLmishmeresShatnez@gmail.com
AUGUST 8, 2014
AS MANY GARMENTS ARE BEING FOUND WITH SHATNEZ INCLUDING THOSE THAT HAVE UNFORTUNATELY BEEN WORN, VAAD L’MISHMERES SHATNEZ IS RELEASING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
“There are at least 3 basic errors that some people have which have led them to wear shatnez.
- “Shatnez is not found in children’s or women’s clothing.”
“Wrong! Shatnez is common in women’s and children’s garments. Recently, over 30 types of sweaters were found to be shatnez; most of them were women’s! Suits and coats of women and children are also being found with shatnez.
- “Shatnez is not found in garments purchased in Jewish owned stores.”
“Wrong! Many garments sold in Jewish owned stores are found to be shatnez. As garments are manufactured in non-Jewish factories, the Shulchan Aruch mandates that these garments are obligated to be tested.
- “I don’t have to test the garment. If there is a problem, the store will let me know.”
“Wrong! Unfortunately, almost every time shatnez is found in a Jewish-owned store, some garments are unaccounted for. In addition, usually some of the garments have already been worn.”