All electronic devices emit radiation and numerous studies are showing that the non-ionizing radiation that is emitted from these everyday devices are potentially harmful.  The World Health Organization, European Commission, FCC and  Environmental Working Group have all found strong evidence of potential risks from exposure to radiation including birth defects, genetic disruptions, miscarriages, autism, childhood leukemia and cancer.

Similar to smoking or sun exposure, many of these risks occur over time. Given the dramatic increase in radiation exposure over the past decade – due to the increased use of cell phones, laptops, MP3 players, computers, wireless networks, power lines, cell phone towers and more – we’re starting to see the impacts.

Belly Armor, by RadiaShield, has found a simple, easy way to protect pregnant women as well as female and male reproductive areas.  Their blankets are made with lightweight and breathable RadiaShield fabric. This fabric is lined with a very thin textile made of 82% silver and its silver ions neutralize incoming radiation, which protect against 99.9% of harmful radiation.

If you try the Cell Phone Test – note your level of cell phone signal, then wrap your  phone in the Belly Armor blanket – after 30 seconds, the phone’s signal will go down significantly or totally disappear. And, even though Belly Armor is lined with a silver fabric, it’s completely machine washable.

This is why we love Belly Armor at Green in BKLYN. And why we now carry their awesome blankets in the shop.