Should I buy disposable underwear before going abroad? Doctor: Don't choose "this material"! I'm afraid it will break after just one hour of wear.
Is it more convenient to wear disposable underwear when going abroad? Doctor: Choosing the wrong type may ruin your interest in traveling
July-August every year is the peak season for overseas travel. For convenience, many people will buy disposable “disposable underwear” before going abroad. However, Dr. Huang Xuan, an expert in critical care medicine, posted a message on social media to remind that low-quality disposable underwear Washing underwear can easily cause the private parts to become stuffy and produce odor; it can even cause allergies and other uncomfortable symptoms, which not only causes more inconvenience, but may also affect your interest in traveling abroad.
Dr. Huang Xuan said that most of the tourist countries that Taiwanese often visit, such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand or Malaysia, currently have hot weather. In addition, going abroad often requires frequent walking and commuting, so non-breathable disposable underwear is easy to wear. Causes sweating, itching, and odor in the lower body and groin area. Therefore, it is recommended that the public choose suitable products based on three major criteria: “sterilization degree”, “material difference” and “ISO certification”.
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How to choose disposable underwear? Sterilization technology determines product hygiene
Dr. Xuan explained that first of all, in terms of “sterilization degree”, ordinary high-temperature sterilization can only kill conventional bacteria and cannot kill bacterial spores. Therefore, even if it is sealed in a packaging bag, it will still breed new bacteria, greatly increasing the cost of wearing it. Risks of disposable underwear. “Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization” is a broad-spectrum sterilant that can kill various microorganisms at room temperature.
Ethylene oxide sterilization technology is now relatively mature, such as medical disposable masks, which are widely used. Dr. Huang Xuan emphasized that when choosing disposable underwear, you should give priority to those with this technology. However, the disadvantage is that its raw material “ethylene oxide” easily emits odor. If the production method does not completely disperse the odor, the odor will easily remain on the fabric.
“High-energy electron beam sterilization” uses radiation to kill microorganisms remaining in product packaging. Its advantages are thorough sterilization, safe operation, and no residue. It is currently widely used in food sterilization. For example, “dehydrated vegetables” use this technology to achieve long-term preservation. Because no additional chemical sterilizing agents are introduced, this sterilization method does not cause odor residue.
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This type of disposable underwear will break after just one hour of wear! Don’t buy it if it’s not made of cotton?
Material differences can also affect the comfort of wearing disposable underwear. Dr. Huang Xuan pointed out that high-quality disposable underwear is usually made of 100% cotton, which is not only highly skin-friendly, but also helps keep you dry and reduce bacterial growth. However, many disposable underwear on the market use “regenerated cellulose fiber/viscose fiber”, and the production cost is only 70% of cotton yarn. They are easily torn during washing and may shrink.
Regenerated cellulose fiber is made by dissolving trees or cotton lint and then spinning it to rearrange the molecular structure of the cellulose fiber, making it 50% more hygroscopic than cotton itself. Secondly, regenerated cellulose fiber is an artificial fiber, so the length control can be more stable, and the fabric produced is not prone to lint. In addition, the production cost of this material is low, so its use value is relatively high.
In addition, non-woven disposable underwear is made of “non-woven fabric”, “polypropylene” or “polyester fiber”, which can ensure the hygiene and safety of the product, but its texture is similar to paper, usually cheap, easy to break and sweat-absorbent Not good. When the lower body sweats or is in a relatively humid environment, wearing it for 1-2 hours can easily cause the lower body and buttocks to feel stuffy or airtight.
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Can disposable underwear also be comfortable? Doctor: You can place an order if you meet these 5 conditions!
Finally, Dr. Huang Xuan said that when choosing disposable underwear, you should identify products with ISO national certification. The labeling should be in accordance with CNS 15290 regulations and can be attached or marked on the internal and external packaging. ISO national certification testing items include lead, cadmium, organotin, free formaldehyde, banned azo dyes, and physical safety requirements (CNS 15291). When choosing disposable underwear, you should check whether there is this certification mark on the product packaging to ensure that the product meets the corresponding quality and safety requirements.
In general, Dr. Huang Xuan said that when choosing disposable underwear, price should not be used as the only basis for selection. Those who meet the following conditions should be given priority:
Equipped with medical grade “ethylene oxide (EO)” sterilization.
No fluorescent agent added.
Sold in individual packaging.
Those made of cotton are better with better surface elasticity and less chipping.
Passed ISO national certification.
Dr. Huang Xuan said that most of the above conditions will be marked on the outer packaging. If they are not marked, you should carefully consider whether to buy them. In addition, if you experience any discomfort after using the above products, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible after returning to your country to clarify your symptoms to avoid worsening of symptoms and affecting your daily routine.
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