For centuries, underwear has been the most important element of clothing for every person. In the wardrobe of a modern woman there are panties, bras, bodysuits, corsets, negligees and shirts of various styles and colors. One of the most attractive, sexy and favorite textures is lace - delicate, translucent and sexy.
Details of the situation
In 2012, in order to protect the life and health of citizens in Russia, Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus, unified requirements for the quality of light industry products came into force: materials, clothing and footwear, carpeting - what every person’s skin comes into contact with every day. The document, among other things, outlines the criteria that underwear must meet.
At first, ordinary people did not pay attention to these requirements, as well as to many other legislative acts adopted in the country in batches.However, at the end of 2013, the Russian media was full of publications about the ban on lace panties, a return to Soviet pantaloons and the infringement of the rights of both producers and consumers.
Sometimes the most ridiculous assumptions were made, for example, about the imminent emergence of an underground market for underwear and even about the creation of a special structure in the police that would identify violators - owners of the “wrong” panties and punish them to the fullest extent of the law.
Technical regulations of the customs union
It was this document entitled “On the safety of light industry products”, approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission in December 2011, that caused a stir in the press.
The fact is that in assessing the quality of textile products, along with mechanical (strength) and chemical (presence of harmful substances), a biological indicator appears. It includes air and water permeability, electrification ability, color fastness, degree of toxicity and odor intensity of the product. In particular, the hygroscopicity - the ability to absorb moisture - of the fabric for sewing underwear should be at least 6%.
Reference. Hygroscopicity standards were adopted much earlier than the regulations: by the Belarusian State Standard - in 1997, by the Russian SanPiN - in 2003, by the Kazakh regulatory act - in 2008. The Customs Union only combined three in one.
Exact date of adoption of the law
It came into force on July 1, 2012, but for two years, manufacturers with valid certificates of conformity had the opportunity to produce and sell their products under the same conditions, in accordance with previously adopted regulations. From 07/01/2014, after the end of the “transition” period, the regulations became effective for all industrialists without exception.
Why was it banned?
A person wears the so-called “first layer” clothes constantly, not only during the day, but also at night, therefore the fabric for it should be safe and create a feeling of comfort. Natural materials such as silk and cotton are considered optimal, but mass manufacturers use mainly artificial fibers as raw materials or combine them with natural ones (often not in favor of the latter).
Among lace fabrics, combinations of polyester, polyamide, elastane, lycra, nylon and spandex in various proportions have long been in the lead. Their water permeability did not reach 4%.
Expert opinion
Doctors have nothing against lace - it can also be made from natural materials. The price of such products is, of course, much higher, but they are absolutely safe.
Synthetic fibers, indeed, do not have the best effect on women's health, creating a favorable environment for the development of microorganisms. However, such materials can also be used, with the exception of places that cover the most “delicate” areas of the body. Here it is better to give preference to “breathable” fabrics.
By the way! If something should be banned, it is thongs - panties with a thin stripe at the back, which often provoke such an unpleasant disease as cystitis.
In general, the new legislative act of the Customs Union did not impose a taboo on the production, export and trade of synthetic underwear, but only obliged manufacturers to comply with minimum hygienic requirements to ensure the safety of citizens’ health. Only manufacturers of the cheapest and low-quality underwear, which were not distinguished by strength, durability, comfort, or practicality, were forced out of the lingerie market.
Thus, all the worries associated with the alleged withdrawal from circulation and complete cessation of production of lace underwear turned out to be in vain. For conscientious manufacturers and for the industry as a whole, nothing has changed; not a single law-abiding company has gone bankrupt - the annual turnover of this segment of the textile industry amounts to several billion euros. Women still drive their chosen ones crazy with romantic openwork lingerie, in which they feel as feminine and seductive as possible.
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