Bamboo for Eczema Relief

A$530
of $21,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 9th Oct 2013 at 1:00PM.
Thank You Beautiful Pozible People for taking the time to consider our project.

What do you mean Clothing for Eczema?
Due to the painful & irrepressible itchy rash that accompanies Severe Eczema, EB, Psoriasis & Allergy sufferers need to wear super soft clothing that can withstand high temperature HOT Washing (To remove all the heavy emollients & steroid creams often needed).
Sounds Simple Doesn't it?
Unfortunately its not just a matter of popping down to your local shopping centre & finding some nice soft clothes. A whole range of things (such as seams & necklines) need to be re engineered so as not to cause irritation that can lead to scratching, bleeding & infection.
Currently No Eczema Clothing is Made in Australia!
Can you believe this? 1 in 3 Australians are living with Eczema & there is no clothing made here. All the eczema clothing currently sold is sourced out of Europe & the UK, Which is often made of heavy fabrics not suitable for the Hot Australian Climate. It is also virtually IMPOSSIBLE to find this specialist clothing for adults.
Why Bamboo?
Allerchic customers have been asking us for Bamboo & Specialists (such as dermatologists & immunologists) recommend this type of clothing for relief.
- Bamboo is Environmentally Sustainable & Grown in Australia,
- Bamboo is Temperature Regulating (this is a huge problem for people with Eczema & Allergies as overheating can cause the rash to flare, Bamboo has the amazing natural feature of being able to stabilise temperature, Its cool in summer & comfortable in winter).
- Bamboo naturally has anti-fungal & anti-bacterial qualities (Important as Infection can be a huge problem with eczema, EB & Psoriasis)
- Bamboo can withstand Hot Washing needed to remove eczema creams & heavy emollients.
- Bamboo is grown here in Australia & Bamboo fabric is also available in Australia
Where will the Money pledged Go?
The research I have completed has shown us we need $38 990 to create & manufacture this clothing here in Australia. I am putting my own money into this project, therefore 100% of Your Very Generously donated money will go towards:
- 63% Actual Manufacturing right here in Australia (currently negotiating with small run family business of manufacturers in QLD)This covers Fabric, Materials & labor
- 13% Samples need to be sent to lab for testing to gain the Australian Standards Certification (We have already tried & tested numerous Bamboo fabrics & seam types however they need to be professionally made to withstand the testing needed for certification).
- 12% Professional design & creation of templates/patterns (required by manufacturers)
- 7% Eczema Association Promotion - So that those with Eczema can find our product we need to join the Eczema Association of Australasia as a Corporate member.
- 5% Packaging & Marketing Materials
Can you make it happen?
Yes I can!
When it comes to Eczema & Allergies & knowing what people want & need I have almost 20yrs experience as a Nurse including time in Children’s Ward & working with Infection Control where I was first exposed to caring for patients with Eczema, Asthma & Allergies. As a mother with a child who suffers anaphylaxis & eczema I became frustrated in not being able to source appropriate products for my daughter. Through a genuine desire to help people living with eczema, asthma & allergies I started Allerchic, The online Eczema, Asthma & Allergy Store & Community & found there was a desperate need for eczema clothing made for the Australian/Asian Climate.

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The Challenges

At this stage I only foresee two possible risks:

1. The small run manufactuer closing down - In which case we do have a few other options, not as preferable as the first, but good backups if need be.

2. That we will not be able to keep up with demand! -In which case we will need to step up production & go see the bank for that loan we currently dont qualify for.

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You are changing lives for the better!!! A Massive Heartfelt ((((Thank You)))) Email, A Shout out of your Awesomeness on twitter & the Facebook wall of Legends. A Beautiful Pocket Mirror & A personalised Thank You Card so you can See Just how Awesome you Truly Are. Also a Silver Charm Thank You key ring to remind you how you changed the lives of eczema sufferers in 2013!

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A Massive Heartfelt ((((Thank You)))) Email, A Shout out of your Awesomeness on twitter & the Facebook wall of Legends. A Beautiful Pocket Mirror & A personalised Thank You Card so you can See Just how Awesome you Truly Are. Also a Silver Charm Thank You key ring to remind you how you changed the lives of eczema sufferers in 2013! PLUS Beautiful boxed Thank You chocolates for your morning tea!

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