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Originally Posted by HSVTSO Dean
(Post 11023751)
Seriously! If you iron them too much (a la 'every time you wash and dry them') eventually you'll start seeing the material around the seams pale out to a cloudy white. We have a LTSO here in HSV who, when we had the white shirts, was the sharpest lookin' one in the whole bunch. Now, her shirt looks all... weird. And tacky. Along every edge, every seam of the shirt (over the pockets, around the sleeves, over the shoulders, etc) there's a strip of cloudy white that just makes it look like her uniform is filthy.
She's not pleased. Formalde-hype |
Originally Posted by doober
(Post 11014908)
Kinda sad that the TSA has to farm production of its uniforms out to other countries and not support the country it is "sworn" to protect from terrorists.
The only thing that concerns me is that supposedly that the use of formaldehyde is an industry standard according to a memo we were given, which leads me to wonder.... how much of the clothing I buy is soaked in this? Not that I have had any adverse reaction... but still. |
Does anyone still wonder why thinking people do not trust the qualifications of Kip and the TSA to "protect us from tewwowists"?
Kip and the TSA cannot properly buy a blue shirt. :td: Why should we trust them to do anything more complicated? Perhaps we'll find that Offshore Smurfshirts Makers R Us got a real good deal on the blue dye. From a Chinese toy factory. Who had to quit using it because of the lead. . . :eek: |
What is it about DHS and formaldehyde? Seems to me that FEMA had a major issue with formaldehyde in the Katrina trailers.
You'd think they'd learn, but clearly the agency remains in denial.... and insists on lying to the public (and it's own employees...). :td: No surprise there, nothing to see folks, move along... |
Originally Posted by HSVTSO Dean
Still, nobody here in HSV has made any claims of irritation caused by the shirts themselves.
Whether the two are related or not is up in the air. It could be coincidence.
Originally Posted by doober
Care to address the TSA's version of the new uniform brouhaha?
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Originally Posted by Superguy
(Post 11024373)
Kippie proves he can spend TSA money very well.
Unfortunately, he can't prove that he gets any value for what he spends. Glad he bought these well-made uniforms instead of spending it on better training or technology. :td: |
Seriously! If you iron them too much (a la 'every time you wash and dry them') eventually you'll start seeing the material around the seams pale out to a cloudy white. We have a LTSO here in HSV who, when we had the white shirts, was the sharpest lookin' one in the whole bunch. Now, her shirt looks all... weird. And tacky. Along every edge, every seam of the shirt (over the pockets, around the sleeves, over the shoulders, etc) there's a strip of cloudy white that just makes it look like her uniform is filthy. Everyone thinks cotton requires a scorching hot iron, but that's not really the case, and you'll ruin dark-colored cottons by ironing them this way! You need to experiment a bit, and set the iron on the coolest possible setting that will take the wrinkles out. Dark cottons (and cotton blends) actually are quite touchy, and a real beyatch to iron! :mad: (My mom took in ironing for pin money when I was a kid, and put me to work as soon as I was tall enough to see over the top of the board, so I know of what I speak. LOL!) |
I usually wash clothing once before wearing for the first time. Would this have alleviated the rash problem?
I forget whether it was Animal House or Revenge Of The Nerds where someone put a chemical on the uniforms of a sports team and the team members were all itchy. |
Originally Posted by AllanJ
(Post 11046658)
I usually wash clothing once before wearing for the first time. Would this have alleviated the rash problem?
I forget whether it was Animal House or Revenge Of The Nerds where someone put a chemical on the uniforms of a sports team and the team members were all itchy. |
Originally Posted by Trollkiller
(Post 11046771)
Revenge Of The Nerds. One of the best movies ever made.
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Originally Posted by Superguy
(Post 11047047)
And it what liquid heat in the jock straps.
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Originally Posted by Rambuster
(Post 11017424)
$50 a year sounds about right. ;)
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Could it be because they can't keep their hands off underwear in bags? Not all underwear are equal. ;)
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Unfortunately, there are no TSA-issed BVDs!
That might be kind of kewl, actually! As far as the righteousness of getting a uniform allowance: that is one of the perks of the job, meager though it may be. Many employers offer various incentives to attract and retain good workers, ranging from free or discounted food to health club memberships. Stupidhead, I am confident your future employer will offer a salary and/or benefits to offset your clothing expenses! :) |
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