The Shatnez Information Page

Updated:  05/10/2008
 

Alerts!

Please check with NCSTAR in Lakewood for the latest information!  732-905-2628 or 800 -Shatnez

See the official Shatnez Web Pages!
These pages are updated quarterly, and more often if issues arise
 

Women's wool sweaters made in Hong Kong, and the Far East.

Many UK and European suits now  have shatnez

 
 
 
 

Information

Check our FAQ page for the most commonly asked questions.
 
 

Here is a list of well known higher-end Italian Men's suit brands that contain shatnez.  In all cases they cost over $400.  Lower-end versions from these brands rarely have shatnez!

·         Giorgio Armani

·         Ermeglenda Zegna

·         Cerutti 1881

·         Canali

·         Donna Karan (usually not DKNY)

·         Bill Kaiserman (Germany)

·         Calvin Klein, made in Italy or France not US or Canada

·         Pal Zileri

·         Brioni (shatnez in pants too!)

·         Luciano Barbera

·         Rafaella

·         Hugo Boss (from US and anywhere else)

·         Corlioni

·         Corneliani

·         Vestimente

·         Barney's (they have no particular label but are made in Italy)

·         Fendi

·         Gianfranco Ferre

·         Giani Versace

·         Valentino

·         Zanella

 

In general

Check everything!  Don't rely on what someone said or what applied three years ago.  Shatnez locations change every season.

Check the collar for a "Made in ..." label, it's your first warning sign.  Suits made in the US, Canada and Central America are
generally fine if they are less expensive (< $200)

Read all contents labels and don't buy it if it lists both wool and linen!  Avoid reprocessed wool.

Most suits containing shatnez come from Italy, USA, Eastern Europe, Indonesia, Korea, Japan and Hong Kong.

More expensive suits (more than $400) are likely to contain shatnez.  This is true for American made suits too.

Everything that is worn must not contain shatnez.  This goes for men, women and children alike.

Suits and costumes from Thrift Shops frequently are well made and have shatnez! This includes Army uniforms!

All garments listing Linen on the label should be checked.  This is true for women's garments too.

General rule for women: Check it if the label lists Wool, Linen, or if the fabric has a linen look.

Note that Hong Kong custom suits are prone to shatnez.  However, if you ask that they not put in linen you have a better chance
that it won't end up with shatnez.  All Hong Kong customs suits MUST be checked!
 
 

Please see the official Shatnez updates site at:
 http://shatnez.n3.net/
 
 

Published by the Kehilla Shatnez Testing Service in Los Angeles
Affiliated with the International Headquarters of Professional Shatnez Laboratories in Lakewood, NJ
A part of Kehilla Kosher of Los Angeles