• DanVctr@sh.itjust.works
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      5 days ago

      This is pure conjecture, but my guess is that the film of fabric softener left on the clothes would interfere with the fire retardant fibers/may be flammable itself.

      • bluewing@lemm.ee
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        4 days ago

        From my understanding, the old fire gear I wore as a much younger man, the fabric was treated with special chemicals that could be washed out if not laundered correctly.