A Texas inmate with a wool allergy has been trying to obtain a cotton blanket for 10 years. He eventually opted to file a pro se lawsuit alleging civil rights violations, and a federal judge ruled ...

A federal court this week sided with an inmate who sued the Texas prison system to get a cotton blanket after repeatedly telling officials he was allergic to the standard-issue bedding, which he ...

He said there was no wool in the blankets. “An offender who asks for an alternative due to a potential medical issue is tested for any potential allergies and if warranted offered a medical pass ...

Most likely it’s sensitivity to thicker (and coarser) fiber diameter or fiber ends, not a wool allergy, which is practically unknown. 8. Less lush pastures — such as in a drought — can produce finer ...

Wool may be helpful to people with some types of allergies due to the naturally occurring lanolin and fiber structure. Both of these resist dust mites and mildew, making it ideal for those who ...

Lanolin is thought to be responsible for wool allergies, so people who are allergic to wool may want to avoid it. Haz-Map classifies lanolin as a “skin sensitizer,” which means it may lead to ...