Which bags have lead

This means it is time to be conscious of the handbags we are buying for other reasons that just the price tag. For the most part, genuine leather bags are not the problem.

It is the bags made with PVC, polyvinyl chloride , which may contain lead. Manufacturers find PVC useful when making a synthetic handbag, as it gives the bag pliability and can help brighten colors as it is used in pigment. They used two tests, one was to wipe the bag to see if lead would simply rub off and the other was testing the bag for overall lead content. So how could anyone know that their bag could be hazardous to their life and the people around them?

One of the major concerns is women who are wanting to become pregnant, are pregnant, and their children. Children are known to touch everything and put their hands in their mouths. The CEH found that by simply touching one of these bags, it gave a level of lead higher than the state of California allows, unless the item carries a warning label for cancer and birth defects.

The gals at Cool Mom picks recently clued me into the drama and were delighted to hear us confirm: yes, our bags are lead-free purses! Although lead is most commonly known to be found in paint in old buildings, it is also present in new materials we use every day. In fact, lead can be used as a cheap stabilizer in vinyl and PVC: which is a very common material some companies use to make their vegan bags. Although you might assume that the cheaper the handbag, the more likely it is to contain less-than-desirable chemicals.

However, in the case of the brands mentioned above, this isn't always true. This is a perfect example of why we should choose to purchase from companies who value sustainability and provide transparency to it's customers. Here at Crystalyn Kae, we go one step further, by making all of our bags in the USA, where we hand-pick our materials and work closely with our local suppliers, so you don't have to worry about lead in your bags.

You can also learn more about our Sustainability mission , and shop our site for lead-free vegan handbags and recycled leather bags. I think that this brings up a very key issue that affects my design process everyday. I think the decision goes much deeper than choosing a vegan bag vs. To make a positive impact, we should strive to make fewer and smarter purchases, support designers who keep sustainability at the forefront of their creative process.

Manufacturers, retailers and importers will probably have to make significant changes. Signed into law in , it aims to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals in industry and the environment. The following is the list of retailers found to carry products containing lead, according to the Center for Environmental Health. The specific brand names are in parentheses.

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