Custom Shirts by J. Morris, a Jewish vendor on 13th Avenue in Boro Park, Brooklyn, measures its customers in Boro Park and manufactures its custom garments in Asia, likely in Hong Kong. A custom woolen rekel they produced was found to contain shatnez (see pictures above). The bottom photo shows the pure linen scraps removed from the woolen garment. Fortunately, the seller mentioned that he usually advises his customers to test their garments for shatnez. This discovery emphasizes the necessity of testing garments for shatnez, even when bought from a Jewish store in a religious area. This is particularly crucial with custom garments, as each has unique construction and materials, presenting specific challenges. It highlights the importance of careful examination to strictly follow halacha. It's a responsibility we all share. | 
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