Question: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/hugo-hugo-boss-mens-classic-fit-stretch-dark-blue-plaid-suit-jacket?ID=9617528 I have heard that boss suits have had shatnez not sure if this would have Answer: My apologies but for such a question you have to ask you local shatnez… Read more »

Question: Should women wear gloves that are labeled as follows: 100% Dyed Shearling Shearling Fur Origin Spain Made in China Answer: I am not familiar with this topic. You can… Read more »

Question: Are ugh boots shatnez? Answer: There were shatnez labrotories that said that they have found shatnez in Ugg boots. I am not up on this issue, but if there… Read more »

Question: Do I need to check a sweater for Shatnez that is made out of 50% nylon, 25% viscose, 25%wool? Answer: This is something you have to talk to a… Read more »

Question: my sons hat is 66% polyester 13% acrylic 8% rayon 6% nylon 5% cotton and 2% wool Does it need to be checked or can it be worn since… Read more »

Question: Do I need to check 100% polyester woman’s top for shatnez? Thank you Answer: Please see the following post, where a similar question was addressed. https://dinonline.org/2012/04/17/testing-polyester-suit-for-shaatnez/ Best Wishes  

Question: Does every wool suit or garment need to be checked for shatnez or can one rely on “Rove”, that the majority of suits and clothes do not contain shaatnez?… Read more »

Question: Hi, Is alpaca wool/ fur kosher? Answer: The wording of your question is not clear to me. All wool is kosher, however there are some kinds of wool that… Read more »

Question: Dear Rabbi, Can a pair of trousers with 50% wool, 49% polyester and 1% spandex be bought? Very viral concerns about shatnetz. Thanks. Answer: Generally it should be checked… Read more »

Question: Is silk and wool shatnes? Answer: No it is not shatnes. The Mishna (Klayim9-2) says that silk and wool are not klayim (shatnes) however they should not be woven… Read more »

Question: It doesn’t say wool is in the suit Answer: We can’t rely only on the label, but if there are other suits of the same type and the same… Read more »

Question: Shalom, I ordered a hat in the shop (but still have not bought it). The hat is made of two kinds of materials: viscose-35%, polyester-65%. My question is: (considering… Read more »

Question: Is cashmere wool that cannot be mixed with linen? Answer: Cashmere is wool that comes from goats, and technically it wouldn’t be an issue of shatnez. However, according to experts… Read more »

Please explain the concepts of “shatnes”, the dissimilar materials used in clothing. What is not allowed?? Answer: The Torah teaches about the prohibition against wearing a mixture of wool and… Read more »

Shalom, It seems that the vast majority of suits are not shatnez. If so is there a chiuv to have suits checked? If so, why? (Please provide sources). Answer: The… Read more »