Thermal underwear can also lower cholesterol? Industry and Commerce Bureau advises consumers to rationally purchase

As winter approaches, the temperature gradually decreases, and warm underwear becomes a must-have for many consumers. At present, various so-called "functional" and "high-tech" thermal underwear are sold on the market. The high-tech concepts of "cards" such as "Leica", "Mocha", "charcoal card" and "heat card" are overwhelming. Even underwear has claimed that it can “improve blood lipid metabolism and lower cholesterol”, making consumers feel at a loss.

Consumer Mr. Li called the 12315 Center of Industry and Commerce to reflect that he had purchased a set of thermal underwear online. The website publicized “reducing blood viscosity, enhancing human immunity, improving blood lipid metabolism and lowering cholesterol”. After receiving the goods, Mr. Li found that the clothing was an ordinary material and did not have the propaganda effect of the website. It was suspected of false publicity and required a return. After mediation by the industry and commerce department, the website has been returned for Mr. Li.

According to industry insiders, all kinds of novelty materials named after "cards" are actually not so mysterious. “Heart card” and “Hot card” are acrylic fibers, “Seveka” is polyester, “Magic card” is elastic spandex, and “Leica” is a registered trademark of DuPont’s “Spandex” products. name.

The Municipal Industry and Commerce Bureau reminds consumers that in the face of various so-called "functional" and "high-tech" thermal underwear sold in the market, they should be rationally purchased:

1. Pay attention to the basic function of underwear to keep warm. For the promotion of the market, there are special materials such as “self-heating fiber” and “wool bamboo charcoal fiber”. It is recommended to know the true ingredients of the clothing through the ingredient identification. Do not believe that the underwear has “ Promotion of therapeutic effects such as improving blood lipid metabolism and lowering cholesterol.

2. When buying, pay more attention to the underwear fabric should be soft and comfortable, light weight, good elasticity and good warmth effect.

3. Choose the warm clothing that suits you. For example, the elderly, children, and sensitive skin should be made of cotton that is comfortable to wear and easy to clean.

4. Should buy regular products produced by the regular manufacturers, with a certain reputation, not the more expensive underwear materials and warmth must be better, try to choose cost-effective products when shopping. D044