Shatnez being found in Armando Martillo boy's suits
Armando Martillo boys' suits have once again been found to
contain shatnez, a concern that first came to light three years ago and appears
to persist even today. Alarmingly, many consumers remain unaware that polyester
suits can also include shatnez. Despite this, the Jewish owner based in Canada
has declined to issue a recall.
A troubling number of these suits have been confirmed to
contain linen scraps (as shown in the picture). When paired with the wool
incorporated into the jacket's inner components, this creates a significant
shatnez issue, especially for children who might unknowingly wear these suits
during Pesach.
These findings point to two potential scenarios: either a
new batch of suits is being manufactured with the same shatnez issue, or older
suits are still circulating, further perpetuating this risk.
To make matters even more concerning, multiple organizations
are distributing these shatnez-laden suits for free, potentially spreading the
issue unknowingly to recipients.
Did you know....
The דבר שמואל states in תשובה קעח that those in positions of Rabbinical authority must examine all types of garments and inform the public about shatnez concerns. He mentions that the של"ה הקדוש did so in his ספר, and alerted the public to shatnez garments.
