| Lovers of black lingerie should be wise when choosing | | | | sewed for exceeding the amount. This because |
| a black bra. Here is why. | | | | exceeding the permitted amount can cause cancer. |
| Sometimes we read about researches of wish we | | | | Eight bras did not pass the test. In six black bra models |
| might not know what our opinions are on them. Like | | | | an amount of dye were found which could cause |
| this German study which shows that black bra may | | | | cancer. One of the black bras came from a |
| be dangerous for our health. The researchers say a | | | | discounter, who has now taken the bra off the market. |
| black bra has too much dyestuff in the fibers. | | | | In five other black bras aniline was found. This is an oily |
| The Germans tested 25 black bras from different well | | | | poisonous amine obtained esp. by the reduction of |
| known European brands that are well known | | | | nitrobenzene and used chiefly in organic synthesis (as |
| throughout the world. | | | | of dyes). By regularly or intensely having bodily contact |
| All were tested on the dyes that were used to make | | | | with aniline the skin can become over sensitive and |
| the bra black. For some of these dyes there are strict | | | | could affect the blood. |
| rules and regulations in the EU on the amount that is | | | | The test shows that in general the more |
| permitted to be used. A manufacturer is not allowed to | | | | ‘expensive’ (42 euro and up) black bras passed |
| use more of the dye than is allowed and can be | | | | the tests and do not contain dangerous dyes. |